“Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1: 20-21
Impossible! A virgin women pregnant? Not only did Joseph believe it , but Mary did as well. In fact, I love the response of Mary that is found in Luke 1 “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.”
This passage today made me think of my own mother and the women of God that she is, she dared to believe God and always stood by the scripture with God all things are possible. My mom absolutely refused to allow our ship (family) to sink! My mother made sure we ate as a family at the table because "the family that eats together, stays together." My mom worked, cared for a home, washed our clothes, had to be a father at times, sacrificed constantly, raised four children by herself and managed to be in the choir at church and teach Sunday school.
One time, on my birthday my mother could not afford a birthday cake, so what did she do? My mom looked for bottles to recycle just so that I could have a cake for my birthday. I could go on and on of the hard times we went through and how we weathered the storm but I choose to dwell on the facts that my mom always had a song in her heart, always knew God is faithful and made sure as a family we would stick together no matter what. Nothing was impossible, she believed it, passed it on to me and today I'm passing that on to you. I'm so thankful for my awesome mother Sandra Vasquez who is the best. I'm living a great story because of great mother who lived her story great despite the hardships and difficulties. Thanks Mom!
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4 comments:
OMGsh P.ANT.. THIS CAME AT A PERFECT TIME FOR ME, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AND FOR GIVING ME HOPE. GOD BLESS!
She's an Awesome women! Had to be, raising great people such as you and PMatt! The challenges in life bring humility and remembrance of an amazing God that we serve as well as people He puts in our lives.
Glad my story was able to bless yours. Remember God's plan for your story is future, purpose, and hope. Have a blessed day! Much Love.
P. Ant,
I have the privilege of being your mom's pastor now. She really is an awesome woman of God. Her faith and perseverance are incredible. She refuses to be defeated and won't give the devil an inch of ground in her life. You are blessed to have her as a mom. All four of you have turned out great because of her. I love and appreciate your whole family and your mom is a big blessing to me. Thanks for sharing.
God Bless
John Masis
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