Since high school Mother’s Day remained a special occasion for me. I have this unfathomable feeling whenever this special day for mothers arrives.
The passing years and the expanding social networks made me understand that motherhood is a gift, a very special gift.
Every person born destined to be a woman cannot be certain of her calling for motherhood. God in His own mysterious and sovereign way appoints motherhood. The intricacies of a woman are wonderfully designed but the position of becoming a mother is especially honored.
All women are created with their uterus in them but not all of them will have regular menstrual period, a critical aspect to conceive. All women can choose to get a husband but not all can conceive. Some women may experience conception but not all will give birth. A few may give birth but still miss the opportunity to become mothers. Many women are blessed with a number of children still many of them missed becoming a mother.
The stories of Hannah in I Samuel and Sara in Genesis are keeping my mind wide awake right now. Sara took a lifetime before God eventually opened her womb. Hannah experience great suffering and an advance dedication of her child to the Lord, then finally God blessed her womb. Two stories that moved me; indeed, it takes a great miracle from an all-powerful God to carry life in one’s womb.
Motherhood is indeed a precious calling. It is a privilege. It is an honor to become a mother. Motherhood goes beyond the conception and giving of birth, it is not even the start of it. Motherhood comes to life when we understand the true meaning of becoming a mother. Absolutely, motherhood has no formula, because in itself it is a life; a gift.
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