Teardrops in the Night

As thousands of women across America celebrate Mother's Day, I cannot help but think about the married women who are waiting to have children of their own.

As one who waited a considerable length of time for children, I guess there will always be a part of me that aches for future moms. This is why I write this Mother's Day tribute to honor these precious women of faith:

Teardrops in the night, a puddle of questions unanswered

The road is long; the waiting is hard
Sometimes you wonder if God remembers you
When you see a mother holding her child
And her baby smiling back at her
Your heart aches with an intensity that only you can fathom
No loving husband or friend can understand what you're going through

But there is One who knows

The ever-loving Father who formed you in your mother's womb
The all-knowing God who created you with purpose
He has numbered all your days, each one is written in His book (Psalm 139)
He loves you immensely and holds out loving arms to comfort you
Let Him wipe away your tears and give you joy that overcomes sorrow
He will give you strength and cause you to rise with eagle's wings

Teardrops in the night, a rainbow of hope

Look up and see that there is a rainbow in the sky for you
Your life is significant; there is purpose in this suffering
The mother in you shines as you love the unloved and forgotten
And speak a word of encouragement to a hurting child (because you understand) 
As you give a hug to one who so desperately needs it
God sees your every kind deed
He is faithful to reward you with comfort and blessings
Keep living, keep loving, keep serving

Teardrops in the night, a harvest of joy in the morning!

A day will come when you will look back on this journey
As a reminder of God's love and His undying faithfulness
The hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface of pain
Will be evident in you as you tell of the goodness of God
A grand prize is waiting for you
So run this race persistently!

My beloved sister and friend, this promise is for you:

 “He settles the childless woman in her home

as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord!” – Psalm 113:9

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

A very Happy Mother's Day to you! For we walk by faith and not by sight.