A Mother's Letter

A Mother's LetterElder Marquis Boone Late one night my mother sent out an e-mail that captured my attention. In this email she began to pour out wisdom; and in the email I could hear and feel her heart. In this letter, she began by saying: As a mother, sister, daughter, auntie, cousin, friend, and woman, I'm asking and praying that you all find peace to any situation that is bringing unnecessary stress into your life. Sometimes the situation is just what it is. There is nothing you can do about it! Burger King's slogan doesn't work on everything "you can't always have it your way". You have to free your mind, heart, and body; or you could internally cause your body to develop an illness you really don't want. I challenge you all to take better care of your bodies. Sit down, learn to do less and relax; or your body will shut you down and you will have no choice in the matter!!!My mother continued on in the email to say your job does not dictate your happiness. A failed relationship does not dictate your happiness. You have to make life what you want as God leads, but also remember nothing comes easy. Make the best of a situation, but if it becomes too much it's time to let it go.You solve nothing by sending yourself in circles for someone or something that is not reciprocating your WORTH. Something better is bound to happen, remember when you learn to close a door another one is ready to be opened. Be willing to open that door, it may be the one that sets everything in order! "And I will bless her and also give you a son by her; then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be from her." Genesis 17:16 (NJKV)There is nothing like a mother, wisdom drips from her lips; and kings and queens are birthed from her womb. Mothers are blessed by God; and without a mother we would not be here. I challenge you today regardless of the problem or issue make an effort to call your mother and say thank you or I love you. Life is too short, close a door and get ready to open a new one. I leave you with this poem:My Tears Don't Come Cheap Anymore (By: C. `Tillery BanksI don't want to cry anymore about something that ain't nothing The price of my tears comes high now; They come from a deeper well than before. A well filled with knowledge I didn't have before Filled with visions I have never seen before Filled with emotions I have never felt before secrets I've never known before. Filled with children I have yet to birth Joys I have yet to live and give Magic I have yet to perform Dreams yet to dream Songs to sing that have not been sung Dances to dance And words to rhyme. The well is deep. No, my tears don't come cheap anymore