Especially for You
What Mothers Cannot Do
A poem for mothers.
Lord,
in this frenzied puttering
around the house,
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The dusting,
straightening,
muttering,
are but the poor
efforts of a heavy heart
to help time pass.
Praying on my knees
I get uptight;
for hearts and lives
are not the only things
that need to be
put right.
And, while I clean,
please,
if tears should fall,
they’re settling the dust,
—that’s all.
Lord, I will straighten
all I can
and You—
take over what we mothers
cannot do.
from the May 2007 issue of "Decision" magazine
What Mothers Cannot Do
A poem for mothers.
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Donatein this frenzied puttering
around the house,
see more!
The dusting,
straightening,
muttering,
are but the poor
efforts of a heavy heart
to help time pass.
Praying on my knees
I get uptight;
for hearts and lives
are not the only things
that need to be
put right.
And, while I clean,
please,
if tears should fall,
they’re settling the dust,
—that’s all.
Lord, I will straighten
all I can
and You—
take over what we mothers
cannot do.
Ruth Bell Graham
Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of evangelist Billy Graham and mother of five children. Born to missionary parents in China, Ruth faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry, raising their children in his absences. Ruth was also a poet and author, and published a number of books. Visit the Ruth Bell Graham Memorial Web site»
©1977, 1992, 1997 Ruth Bell GrahamRuth Bell Graham was the wife of evangelist Billy Graham and mother of five children. Born to missionary parents in China, Ruth faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry, raising their children in his absences. Ruth was also a poet and author, and published a number of books. Visit the Ruth Bell Graham Memorial Web site»
from the May 2007 issue of "Decision" magazine
