Mother’s Sacrifice

Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice.

Proverbs 23:25

A teacher asked a boy this question: “Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you—your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get?” “A sixth,” replied the boy. “I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions,” said the teacher. “Remember, there are seven of you.” “Yes, Teacher,” said the boy, “but you don’t know my mother. Mother would say she didn’t want any pie.”

One of the most amazing character traits of a mother is her willingness to sacrifice her own desires for her family. The word sacrifice means forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim. Whether it’s a piece of pie or valuable time, all mothers give up what they want for the benefit of their children. But the giving of themselves is not done in vain; there are great rewards. Having a servant’s heart is a theme throughout the entire Bible.

There is no greater reward than reaping the benefits of sacrificing personal needs for those of others. A mother’s commitment, sacrifice, and prayer can be the foundation that directs her children into a lifelong journey with God.