Mother's Day was Sunday, although I believe every day is Mother's Day. Anyway, I thought I'd keep it going for a week and send you out each day this a week a poem about mothers to encourage your mother's heart. Be blessed, dear mother. You are truly fulfilling the greatest career in the nation. The nation would not last without you!
A MOTHER'S PRAYER
I wash the dirt from little feet,
And as I wash, I pray,
“Lord, keep them ever pure and true
To walk the narrow way.”
I wash the dirt from little hands,
And earnestly I ask,
“Lord, may they ever yielded be
To do the humblest task.”
I wash the dirt from little knees,
And pray, “Lord, may they be
The place where victories are won
And orders sought from Thee.”
I scrub the clothes that soil so soon,
And pray, “Lord, may their dress
Throughout eternal ages be
Thy robe of righteousness.”
Ere many hours shall pass, I know
I’ll wash these hands again,
And there’ll be dirt upon their clothes
Before the day shall end.
But as they journey on through life
And learn of want and pain,
“Lord, keep their precious little hearts
Cleansed from sin and stain.
For soap and water cannot reach
Where Thou alone can’st see.
Their hands and feet- these I can wash,
I trust their souls to Thee.”
~ Author Unknown