A Mother’s Grief
Gaze into the sparkling eyes of your gift from above,
Consider the hopes and dreams you have for them
Feel the fullness of love and devotion in your heart
Then imagine. . .
Imagine watching your child try so hard to fit in, but never finding acceptance in this world.
Imagine what it’s like to see other kids completely ignore them or make fun of them at every opportunity.
Imagine that your child hasn’t any friends that call or want to get together.
Imagine your child never being invited to parties or having anyone to invite to their own.
Imagine your child asking day after day to call “someone to play with”, with their efforts never reciprocated, their calls never returned.
Imagine your child being left sitting on a sidelines because the performance or game mattered more than the person.
Imagine their heart aching and your comfort too small.
Imagine the anguish that turns to dull numbness.
Imagine your eyes filled with tears that won’t dry.
Imagine a mother’s grief. Imagine.
I’m often burdened by the state of our society when I hear stories of children suffering cruelty at the hands of their peers, even to the point of taking their own lives. A young girl in our community took her life a couple years back after being the victim of vicious online insults and cruelty. The photos of her beautiful, smiling face still haunt me. What a tragedy that must tear at the very heart of God our Creator. Friends, this should not be.
Imagine a mother’s grief.
Today, I pose the questions. . .can you think of a Mom or child who needs to see God’s love in others? Who needs to see God’s love in you? Maybe it’s the child who annoys you, speaks a bit to crassly, watches t.v. shows you don’t approve of, gets too rowdy, acts kind of strange, etc. I’ll bet God is bringing someone to mind right now and it is my prayer that God will show you ways to minister to that family. May God use you to make a difference for someone. May He speak and act through you in ways that matter for eternity.
Remember. . . To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
2 comments:
Oh, my! Does this ever hit home for me. I am the grieving mother who is watching this happen to my own 8yo daughter right now. Thank you for your thoughts on this very tough topic. So many, especially moms who look the other way and actually encourage exclusiveness, don't recognise this unless it is happening to someone they love. Thank you!
I've been there myself and wrote this several years ago when going through a difficult time as well. It truly has to be one of the most painful things to endure and my heart goes out to you. Keep your eyes on God and know that I'll be praying for you! God doesn't make mistakes and each child he puts on this earth is precious beyond measure!
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