tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post9094008470630832089..comments2023-12-29T16:13:47.863-08:00Comments on Walking Well With God: Honor Thy Mother (& Mother-in-Law)Bev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-41800585878630500182017-05-04T18:26:57.300-07:002017-05-04T18:26:57.300-07:00Oh, my goodness! Your phone conversations with yo...Oh, my goodness! Your phone conversations with your mom sound exactly like the ones I had with my mother. She amazed me with how much she could find to say, and easily talk for an hour and half--sometimes more. And just as you've said, my mother didn't seem to have much interest in what was going on at our house either. I'm already praying against bio-chemical changes and medically-induced side-effects that would make ME into Chatty Cathy!! www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-78730002943759338772017-04-09T03:00:00.807-07:002017-04-09T03:00:00.807-07:00Barbie,
How blessed you are to have a wonderful MI...Barbie,<br />How blessed you are to have a wonderful MIL! I KNOW your new "son" will see you as a loving, caring, encourager - no doubt about that!!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-50223037245205204262017-04-08T11:04:18.783-07:002017-04-08T11:04:18.783-07:00I have a wonderful mother-in-law who stays out of ...I have a wonderful mother-in-law who stays out of or way yet offers prayerful support and encouragement. I am also a MIL now and hope my new "son" sees me as a helpful encourager.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-5628125387963214772017-04-07T05:04:27.464-07:002017-04-07T05:04:27.464-07:00Naomi,
I do find that as our MIL's age they do...Naomi,<br />I do find that as our MIL's age they do get more set in their ways. My prayer is always that God would give me His heart for my MIL. We don't know people's walk in life and sometimes it takes every last ounce of patience to honor them. Joining with you in holding my tongue...<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-30016207647717946322017-04-07T05:02:37.676-07:002017-04-07T05:02:37.676-07:00Somer,
How true - Jesus' mother knew He could ...Somer,<br />How true - Jesus' mother knew He could fix the situation which shows that she knew her son well. Honoring is one of the most difficult tasks God calls us to...the ultimate act of obedience. We can all have good intentions, but we all need grace - great point!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-74341814593153451542017-04-07T05:00:51.514-07:002017-04-07T05:00:51.514-07:00Beth,
Interesting perspective from being a MIL. I...Beth,<br />Interesting perspective from being a MIL. I can only imagine how challenging that can be to see your son cleave to another. I pray that I will be a MIL worth honoring. I found this scripture very thought provoking as well.<br />Blessings friend,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-42229951083368123192017-04-07T04:59:11.628-07:002017-04-07T04:59:11.628-07:00Lisa,
You ARE truly blessed to have a MIL who is e...Lisa,<br />You ARE truly blessed to have a MIL who is easy to love. But God commands us to love even and especially the unlovable. A challenge for some of the rest of us. Thanks so much for popping by!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-55595658326688509212017-04-06T07:03:07.134-07:002017-04-06T07:03:07.134-07:00So true, Bev. Once we've been obedient, our pa...So true, Bev. Once we've been obedient, our part is done -- the rest is up to God. :) It's easy to forget that with our need to control, isn't it? (Or is that just me? :) ) ((HUG)) Brendahttp://brendabradfordottinger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-84982930466269303652017-04-06T03:26:47.804-07:002017-04-06T03:26:47.804-07:00Yes I do need that reminder to love my mother-in-l...Yes I do need that reminder to love my mother-in-law in a more respectful way especially. Lately she has been making a lot of not so good choices that I have a hard time with. Everyday when I think about it I keep saying "Lord, I forgive her." My greatest challenge has been to hold my tongue in front of my children which I have not always succeeded at. Definitely I constantly am reminding myself that I can't change her choices only God can. My husband didn't grow up in a Christian home but got saved later in life so I also am learning to understand that.Naomi Fatahttp://www.christianresourceministry.com/naomi-fatanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-32854483189435861632017-04-05T18:01:18.886-07:002017-04-05T18:01:18.886-07:00I've always thought this was interesting. I n...I've always thought this was interesting. I never saw it as honoring, but I suppose it was. I just thought it was interesting that Jesus' mother knew He could fix the problem before His first miracle. <br />Great insights here! <br />I too have a hard time honoring both my mom and mother in law at times. It's easy sometimes and very difficult at others. <br />I've told myself everything I don't want to do with my four kids and whomever they marry. And even with best intentions I know I'll need grace too. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897455324381891849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-88632774749070074932017-04-05T09:55:53.903-07:002017-04-05T09:55:53.903-07:00Wonderful insights pulled from this text, Bev! And...Wonderful insights pulled from this text, Bev! And it hits me on many levels because now I not only have a great mother-in-law that is, quite frankly, easy to obey, but I am also a MIL. I don't ever shout commands to my son or daughter-in-law, but I feel the pressures that you've described about my son "leaving" and "cleaving" to another. It's a hard place to be in and yet joyful at the same time! Very thought-provoking, my friend! Thanks so much!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-88061538585556188502017-04-05T09:19:24.932-07:002017-04-05T09:19:24.932-07:00We likely don't hear enough about honoring our...We likely don't hear enough about honoring our mothers-in-law, but I agree that we should! Thanks for this encouragement, Bev. Thankfully, I'm blessed with a wonderful m-i-l who is easy to love. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-60601151011521787952017-04-04T12:40:56.696-07:002017-04-04T12:40:56.696-07:00Mary,
You read like me sometimes....skim and then ...Mary,<br />You read like me sometimes....skim and then skip to the end....booom finished. Slow me down is exactly what God did in order for me to catch the nuances. I am trying to employ that more and more when I'm reading scripture. There's a whole lot more for me/us to catch when we slow down. Glad you found something new here today :)<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-25423693511997602202017-04-04T12:38:50.183-07:002017-04-04T12:38:50.183-07:00Jeanne,
That's exactly how I felt because I...Jeanne,<br />That's exactly how I felt because I've read this and I've read this and somehow that example was lost on me. So thankful for the Holy Spirit who guides us when we read to be able to glean new truth each time. What if all of us had the wisdom of Jesus to honor His mother?<br /><br />MIL's are tough...a lot. Often we get off on the wrong foot and hurts are met out and then it takes a long time to redeem them. So glad that the last time you were together was sweet. I can't imagine anyone not taking to you instantly???<br />Blessings,<br />BEv xx<br /><br />Bev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-58834640753623125032017-04-04T12:35:12.072-07:002017-04-04T12:35:12.072-07:00Michele,
You have your hands full - babies, weddin...Michele,<br />You have your hands full - babies, weddings....but yes a timely message for the moments at hand!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-42055021237090101532017-04-04T07:19:13.058-07:002017-04-04T07:19:13.058-07:00How many times have I read the story about the wed...How many times have I read the story about the wedding feast and how many times have I just skipped to the end where it turns out well? Thank you for slowing me down today and clarifying the underlying story-that of respect and obedience to your parents. I admit I have not thought about it in this context before. You did a wonderful job of showing us the nuances that I have missed for years. Love you friend!Mary Geisenhttp://www.marygeisen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-48714853574255189322017-04-04T06:48:37.370-07:002017-04-04T06:48:37.370-07:00Bev, I never, EVER saw that connection in how Jesu...Bev, I never, EVER saw that connection in how Jesus respected His mother before. I mean, I've read this passage numerous times. I've always wondered why He responded the way He did. But, in not refusing to do as she asked, He honored her. Even if He was an adult. He did what she asked. She had a great deal of faith to ask, and Jesus had great wisdom in choosing to honor His mother.<br /><br />LOVED this.<br /><br />I admit, I've had seasons with my MIL that have been H-A-R-D. I've tried to love her, but the hurt caused has always gotten in the way. God has been working on my heart toward her though. As He's done some healing of my hurts, He's given me His love for her. The last time we were together was actually a sweet time. He truly does redeem everything. :)Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-62705084979272129012017-04-03T05:05:38.699-07:002017-04-03T05:05:38.699-07:00Always a new lesson! And with boy #2 getting marr...Always a new lesson! And with boy #2 getting married in June, this word from Scripture is timely!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-56027906554830101992017-04-01T01:05:36.533-07:002017-04-01T01:05:36.533-07:00Diane,
Yes, fresh is a good word. When I read thi...Diane,<br />Yes, fresh is a good word. When I read this segment and that hit me, I thought wow - how could I have missed this all along? <br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-52110449174720282752017-04-01T01:04:10.448-07:002017-04-01T01:04:10.448-07:00Jana,
Funny how time changes a lot of things - esp...Jana,<br />Funny how time changes a lot of things - especially your perspective. I know there are a lot of things on which I had "do overs"....we all do. The key is learning from our mistakes and better applying that knowledge and experience in the future. Even writing this, made me sit up and take notice of the ways I'm not honoring the mothers in my life. Thanks for sharing Jana...<br />Love and blessings,<br />Bev xoBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-87639496509569789342017-03-31T06:05:00.719-07:002017-03-31T06:05:00.719-07:00This is beautiful, fresh insight! Love that Jesus ...This is beautiful, fresh insight! Love that Jesus honored His momma in this way. Thanks for sharing, Bev!Dianne Thorntonhttp://diannethornton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-2243520634196060672017-03-31T01:52:09.815-07:002017-03-31T01:52:09.815-07:00Nancy,
It's interesting that you say that...I ...Nancy,<br />It's interesting that you say that...I have been experiencing the same thing with my mom who will soon be 83. We "talk" on the phone and calls can last an hour and a half and it's mostly me listening to every last detail of her life and very few questions asked about me. I wonder if, as we age, we kind of revert back into that adolescent "it's all about me" state of mind?? Her speech has also become much more "opinionated". It does make it hard. Thank you for reminding me of what a wonderful mom she was growing up and to stay focused on that. I always appreciate your insights, Nancy!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-81085556218127699912017-03-30T14:55:25.507-07:002017-03-30T14:55:25.507-07:00I hesitate to even type this, though my mother gra...I hesitate to even type this, though my mother graduated to heaven over two years ago. It was difficult to honor her as she aged and became very talkative. (Was it one of her medications? I don't know!) To be the listener of one-sided conversations was exhausting. But listen I did, because the thought was always in the back of my mind: "Be patient and tolerant. To do otherwise will only result in guilt--especially when she's gone." I tried to focus on what a wonderful mother she was as I grew up, providing a secure, loving home (with my dad), teaching me to be responsible and independent. My mother-in-law was also generous, gracious, and genuinely loving toward me from the time we met. Now it's my turn to strive for the same with my in-law children!www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-82949796483972447622017-03-30T13:27:59.921-07:002017-03-30T13:27:59.921-07:00Brenda,
I think I'd be pretty intimidated as w...Brenda,<br />I think I'd be pretty intimidated as well....telling God what to do? But Mary took her role seriously and Jesus, as always, was an excellent example of obedience - even when it cost Him his life. Even if the person we are honoring is not receptive, God knows our hearts and blesses us for our obedience. You're right - truly humbling! Glad you love the scarf - thanks for joining in the fun :)<br />Blessings and xoxo,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-88735151644763666422017-03-30T12:52:08.188-07:002017-03-30T12:52:08.188-07:00Hello, my friend! What a great insight here. I los...Hello, my friend! What a great insight here. I lost my mother-in-law in 2015. She was a very special lady, a Mississippi girl who exuded southern hospitality and never met a stranger. I learned so much from her, and yet I'm sorry to say I didn't always honor her the way she deserved to be honored. In the earlier years of our marriage especially, I almost felt like I was in a power struggle with her, even though she welcomed me into the family with open arms and never showed anything but love toward me. Hm...interesting how time changes your perceptions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts & insights here.<br />Lots of love,<br />JanaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083563008341228662noreply@blogger.com