AM!

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home." John 19:26-27

Mothers hold a special place in our lives. We run to them for protection as children, rebel from their discipline as teenagers and convince ourselves that they know little about being a young adult in a modern world. But ultimately, as we grow, we discover that our mother's love is unmatched and unwavering.

Jesus experienced that very kind of love from his mother. She was there with him through every step of his life. She allowed him to grow and become the man God had designed him to be, but she was never far away—even at the foot of the cross. Her love for her son, and her Savior, was unmatched and unwavering.

This weekend, we celebrate mothers around the world. It's a time to reflect on all that they have done in our lives. It's a time to thank them for the protection and guidance they have provided. But more importantly, it's a time to thank God for sending someone into our lives who can see past our childishness, rebellion and self-importance; someone who loves us so much that the only title appropriate is, Mom.