a PRAYING MOTHER

I believe my spiritual alignment and character development has been because of the child-rearing, faithful appeals, and the fervent prayers to God which came from the heart of my beloved mother. She has prayed for my life to be used for God’s glory, but this wasn’t a responsive prayer to my tragedy, this was actually a progressive prayer from my youth. She prayed in this diligent manner over all of her children--for our futures and families--to be men of character, conviction, and community. Her prayers went up and I see clearly now how the answers have come down.I know I am being used of God from prison to present, and though this may not have been the answer my mother expected from her prayers over my life, it was the answer God allowed to show off His life. It was the outcome that would bring the greatest glory to God and because God always knows better, that is all I need to know to be better; and that’s all I need to know to ultimately surrender to the answered prayers of my mother for me to do better.I owe much to the faithful prayers of my mother and the constant faithfulness of my God. He has not forgotten a single word she has prayed on behalf of her children, and that is a word for every mother out there who has travailed in prayer on behalf of her children. Mothers, be assured that delays are not denials. In fact, the greater the delay, the greater glory will be displayed. Happy Mother’s Day to her and every mother alike. We, sons and daughters, applaud you and praise you for your loyal love on our behalf.