Honoring your Mother

Proverbs 23:25

May your father and mother rejoice;
    may she who gave you birth be joyful!

I know it is the day after but to all of you Mother’s out there, Happy Mother’s Day.  For those who are not Mother’s, maybe don’t even have any children or you’re a guy, you might not think all too much about Mother’s Day any more.  I have been guilty of not doing much more than sending my mom something and a quick phone call. 

This year was different.  My mom, sisters and I took a weekend trip.  We didn’t get home until rather late last night so we did not get to spend much time with our own kids however it was a complete joy to spend the weekend celebrating our mom and watching her be filled with joy.  She wasn’t showered with lavish gifts at all.  We just spent a great weekend together. 

We often think about the commandment to honor our father and mother.  While that does mean to obey them, that is not all.  Honoring them is so much more.  It brings them joy when you honor them. 

How can you honor your mother, whether she is near you, miles away or even no longer with us?