The Story of Mothers and Daughters
By Susan Klein
“May He give you the desire of your heart...”
Psalm 20:4a
One of the greatest joys a woman can have is becoming a mother to a daughter! The powerful bond that develops the instant she looks into her precious newborn’s face is magical! Watching her grow, learn, and develop into a young woman becomes a priceless experience that can be compared with nothing else.By Susan Klein
“May He give you the desire of your heart...”
Psalm 20:4a
One of the deepest sorrows a woman can know is the loss of a daughter. Missed opportunities to play dress-up, attend mother/daughter events, helping her pick out her first prom dress...
In my story, I have experienced both of these. God, in His infinite wisdom, allowed me to go through the trial of losing a daughter a number of years ago. He also graciously chose to bless me with a beautiful, healthy and happy daughter a couple of years later. Knowing what I do now, I am thankful for each of these life experiences. God showed me His love and His blessings in the good times and the bad.
Every mother and every daughter have a story to tell. Each relationship is unique. Many stories are filled with joyful events and happy memories; others contain times of deep sadness or struggles. Most stories hold chapters of both. Some mothers and daughters are blessed with strong, lasting relationships that gradually mature into a sweet friendship. Others have to work very hard at getting through their differences and maintaining a relationship. And sometimes, tragic circumstances can even separate a mother and her daughter for a time.
Whatever your story is, take comfort in knowing that God is the Author. He knows the pages before they are written. He is purposeful in choosing our mothers, and our daughters. He sends the sun into our lives and He sends the rain. He loves us when we draw close to Him, and He still loves us when we mess up! He knows we aren’t perfect and we’ll make mistakes, but He cares for us so much that he uses those trials in our relationships to refine us and draw us closer to Him. He desires to walk alongside each of us, holding our hands, guiding us through the crises, and dancing with us in our moments of joy. He knows the end of our story before we even turn the first page.
Whether your story is a tragedy or comedy, novel or short story, poetical or mysterious, God knows every word of every chapter. Look for Him in the pages of your life. Let Him show you the blessings He has in store for you both!
GOING DEEPER:
1. Reflect on your relationship with your mother and/or daughter. What blessings do you see? What struggles?
2. Ask God to show you how you can strengthen your relationship.
FURTHER READING:
1 Peter 4:8; Isaiah 66:3; 2 John 1-6; Proverbs 4
Susan is a wife and mother of two. She leads a small group and teaches for Tuesday a.m. Bible Study.
