Her name means "life-giving" or "mother of all who have life". As we launch into the celebration of moms, it is only fitting to remember the first mom ever. Yes, we think of sin and it's far reaching consequence, the apple, the serpent, the deception and fall of man - all that happened in the garden that day. But just for a moment, remember Momma Eve.
So much could be written and has been. Even though her choice brought pain and agony, she was also given the promise of "you will bear children". Out of Eve, would come mankind.
She was the first MOM.
She was the first to carry a child in her womb. Did she even grasp what was taking place inside her?
She was the first ever to feel a life growing within her body. The first woman to outgrow her clothes..or animal skins.
She was the first to have cravings :) Did Adam have to run out to the local bush and grab her some strawberries in the middle of the night ?
She was the first to have questions....and I wonder, was God right there to answer them?
She was the first to have labor pains. The first to give birth....without Lamaze classes. What was Adam like during this time? Did he look into her eyes to calm her...did he sing softly to her?
She was the first to do the mommy thing without any books or another mom to bring encouragement and assure her she would live through this.
But Eve still knew that God was in control of her life. "With the HELP of the LORD, I have brought forth a man." Genesis 4:1
She was the first to nurse. How did that first snuggle and feed happen?
She was the first to discover she needed diapers....so literally she invented the diaper :)
She was the first to deal with sibling rivalry.
She was the first mom to lose a son. Both sons. The first mom to experience the pain and sorrow of her son's wrong choices.
Yet, she was also the first to experience God's promises....out of her pain and sorrow came Seth...out of Seth came Noah.
So many firsts.......
As I think about mothering and the years I have enjoyed this marvelous and incredible privilege, there were older moms who mentored me. There were women my age where we walked the journey together. We laughed, shared stories, sometimes cried...and always prayed for our children. We have had those who "have gone before us" to show us how to do this mommy thing. For me, as I am sure for many of you, the Word of God, His presence and His encouragement has been our sustaining strength and well of wisdom to draw from.
Honoring Eve....and the mothers who came after. Each day, hopefully, up to Mother's Day, I will post a story of a mom who has made a difference in our lives. Some will be the examples in Scripture, some will be stories you send in. Life can be noisy and very busy about now......especially if you are a "MOM" :) A story a day....a mom a day to honor....send me your story. Let's laugh, maybe cry, but always remember together.
Email me your stories to: DebbyJD@hotmail.com and put in subject line "MY MOM"
You can attach a photo if you would like :) This will be fun! And a unique way to celebrate your mom this year. Hurry though, ladies, we are on the countdown and there are only 11 days left before the big day! (If you need a refresher of why we are doing this, read the post before this one :)
So much could be written and has been. Even though her choice brought pain and agony, she was also given the promise of "you will bear children". Out of Eve, would come mankind.
She was the first MOM.
She was the first to carry a child in her womb. Did she even grasp what was taking place inside her?
She was the first ever to feel a life growing within her body. The first woman to outgrow her clothes..or animal skins.
She was the first to have cravings :) Did Adam have to run out to the local bush and grab her some strawberries in the middle of the night ?
She was the first to have questions....and I wonder, was God right there to answer them?
She was the first to have labor pains. The first to give birth....without Lamaze classes. What was Adam like during this time? Did he look into her eyes to calm her...did he sing softly to her?
She was the first to do the mommy thing without any books or another mom to bring encouragement and assure her she would live through this.
But Eve still knew that God was in control of her life. "With the HELP of the LORD, I have brought forth a man." Genesis 4:1
She was the first to nurse. How did that first snuggle and feed happen?
She was the first to discover she needed diapers....so literally she invented the diaper :)
She was the first to deal with sibling rivalry.
She was the first mom to lose a son. Both sons. The first mom to experience the pain and sorrow of her son's wrong choices.
Yet, she was also the first to experience God's promises....out of her pain and sorrow came Seth...out of Seth came Noah.
So many firsts.......
As I think about mothering and the years I have enjoyed this marvelous and incredible privilege, there were older moms who mentored me. There were women my age where we walked the journey together. We laughed, shared stories, sometimes cried...and always prayed for our children. We have had those who "have gone before us" to show us how to do this mommy thing. For me, as I am sure for many of you, the Word of God, His presence and His encouragement has been our sustaining strength and well of wisdom to draw from.
Honoring Eve....and the mothers who came after. Each day, hopefully, up to Mother's Day, I will post a story of a mom who has made a difference in our lives. Some will be the examples in Scripture, some will be stories you send in. Life can be noisy and very busy about now......especially if you are a "MOM" :) A story a day....a mom a day to honor....send me your story. Let's laugh, maybe cry, but always remember together.
Our Mother's Day Blog-A-Thon
You can attach a photo if you would like :) This will be fun! And a unique way to celebrate your mom this year. Hurry though, ladies, we are on the countdown and there are only 11 days left before the big day! (If you need a refresher of why we are doing this, read the post before this one :)
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