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Spiritual Sunday ~ Mother's Day

Quotes about motherhood:

“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.” Honore’ deBalzac (1799-1850)

“Youth fades; love drops, the leaves of friendship fall; a mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1865)

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)



Speaking of prayer, here are a few scripture prayers a mother prays for her children:

May my children grow to find your Word “more precious than gold, than much pure gold and sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.” Psalm 19:10

Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Isaiah 45:8, 2Timothy 2:10

Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts. Proverbs 3:3.

Happy Mother's Day! Thank you Ginger and Charlotte, for hosting Spiritual Sundays.



Comments

  1. SueMay 9, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Great quotes, wonderful scriptures, thank you for sharing. Blessings,
    Sue

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  2. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartMay 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Happy Mother's Day my friend. I am drooling over the chocolate chip cookie! Yum!!
    Hugs.
    Kim

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  3. MelissaMay 9, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing these quotes and verses!

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  4. RCUBEsMay 9, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    I'm sorry sister Mary but it was hard for me to concentrate digesting the quotes when I got to see the yummy, huge "cookie/cake"? that really looked so delicious. Couldn't help but I took a bite. Thank you!
    Kidding aside, I love the verses and the quotes you shared. There is nothing sweeter than His Word. Amen!
    Have a great Mother's Day and sorry for the crumbs I dropped on your floor :) Love ya.

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  5. AlleluiabelleMay 9, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    My Dear Friend,

    This is the best: the loving heart of a friend, wonderful quotes, beautiful Scripture and...the most inviting, mouth watering, delicious cookie/pie that I've ever seen! I'm with Rosel, I'm sorry I left my crumbs along side of hers.

    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

    Love you bunches,
    Alleluiabelle

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  6. LisaMay 9, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Great post! Some of my favorite quotes and scriptures. Happy Mother's Day friend!

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  7. MellyMay 9, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Happy Mothers Day!!
    Thank you posting these wonderful quotes and scriptures.
    Have a fabulous day!
    Melly:)

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  8. SmilingSallyMay 10, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    Thanks for putting together this post.

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  9. Happily Ever AfterMay 10, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing the quotes. The cookie looked delicious. It would be the perfect combination with my morning cup of coffee..lol.

    Happy Mother's Day.

    Blessings,

    Gigi

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  10. Debbie PetrasMay 10, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Happy Mother's Day Mary! May the Lord bless you abundantly.

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  11. AngelaMay 10, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing God's Word with us...I ended up putting some quotes and scripture up too..lol...

    Blessings dear one.

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  12. Musings of A MinisterMay 10, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Good Scriptures to think about today and every day. Happy Mother's Day.

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  13. RCUBEsMay 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Just got home from work, hungry and tired. So I'm up for the "cookie party"...I don't mind staying to pick up the crumbs on the floor. Even the ones that sis A-belle left :)
    Happy, happy Mother's Day to a wonderful friend and sister in Christ...Thank you for always encouraging me :) God bless. Love to you.

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  14. LisaShawMay 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Happy Mother's Day beautiful sister.

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  15. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    What a wonderful and encouraging post! I love the scripture verses you've shared! Thank you and Happy Mother's Day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. Ms.DaisyMay 10, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    I love the quote from Abraham Lincoln...thanks for putting these thoughts and scriptures on SS for us on Mother's Day! I hope you had a very Happy Mother's Day too!


    Blessings,
    Jean

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  17. Michele WilliamsMay 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Wonderful quotes and scriptures! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you...

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  18. AndreaMay 11, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Very beautiful! I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!

    Is it a nice day in Arizona? I am sure you daily enjoy the beauty around you. We have been blessed to overflowing with rain here in Alabama.

    Many, many blessings to you!

    In Christ's Love,

    Andrea

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