Who doesn’t need encouragement? A mother-to-be was rushed to the emergency room with complications from her high-risk pregnancy. After weeks of mandated bed rest in the hospital, she sank into depression. One day, her nurse brought a surprise to her room — a newborn named James.
James’ mom (who had also experienced a high-risk pregnancy) sent her precious, healthy newborn son for the struggling woman to hold. She also sent this message: “This is the reason you are here in the hospital.”
With these uplifting words to cheer her heart, the mother-to-be gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Hunter. Thirty years later, she still remembers the other mother’s encouragement.
Inspiration to Encourage
Cheering others up isn’t just another thing mothers do; it’s one of the most important things. Their encouragement reminds us of God’s comfort in our trials. Second Corinthians 1:3–4 says, Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Every life experiences clouds, storms and rainfall. Through His encouragement, God repackages our pain and transforms it into a gift we can use to bless others in similar circumstances.
Do you know a mom who needs encouragement? Think of ways you can minister to her from your own life experiences. Remember the times when an “other mother” gave you the strength to press on through your challenges. Model her presence. Mirror her words. You may never know the long-term impact of your encouragement.
Article by Cam Edwards
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