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4. The Value of Honoring Mom The biblical word translated “mother” is the Hebrew word “AME” (pronounced “ah-may”), and means, “the bond of the family”.The biblical word translated “mother” is the Hebrew word “AME” (pronounced “ah-may”), and means, “the bond of the family”. “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her” (George Washington). “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her” (George Washington).

5. The Value of Honoring Mom “By the blessings of heaven I mean to live and die, please God, in the faith of my mother” (William McKinley). “By the blessings of heaven I mean to live and die, please God, in the faith of my mother” (William McKinley). “From my mother I learned the value of prayer, how to have dreams and believe I could make them come true” (Ronald Reagan). “From my mother I learned the value of prayer, how to have dreams and believe I could make them come true” (Ronald Reagan).

6. The Value of Honoring Mom Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of children help to develop healthy and spiritually sound families. President John Quincy Adams once said, “All that I am my mother made me.” President Abraham Lincoln believed, “All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” These statements are just as true for the millions of Americans who credit their mothers for helping to successfully shape their lives. George W. Bush Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of children help to develop healthy and spiritually sound families. President John Quincy Adams once said, “All that I am my mother made me.” President Abraham Lincoln believed, “All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” These statements are just as true for the millions of Americans who credit their mothers for helping to successfully shape their lives. George W. Bush

7. The Value of Honoring Mom “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12

8. The Value of Honoring Mom I. Mother’s Day is not a Happy day for Everyone A. The desire to be a Mother B. Physical Distance C. Age D. Broken Relationship E. Death. F. Be willing to take action:

9. The Value of Honoring Mom “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) 1. Be Kind and Compassionate1. Be Kind and Compassionate 2. Forgiving each other2. Forgiving each other

10. The Value of Honoring Mom Let’s consider three simple thoughts about mothersLet’s consider three simple thoughts about mothers II. Recognize the Caring “We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.” I Thess. 2:6-7

11. The Value of Honoring Mom A. Gentle and Caring A. Gentle and Caring B. The Grace of a Godly Mother B. The Grace of a Godly Mother III. Recognize the Self Sacrifice A. Physical B. Roles C. Emotional

12. The Value of Honoring Mom IV. Recognize the need for Praise Prov. 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Prov. 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” A. Be Thankful B. Tribute of Praise