Craig Clouston

 Soldiers of Love

September 6

As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.

Isaiah 66:13

J.J. had juvenile diabetes. His father pricked his little, four-and-a-half-year-old

finger to see if he needed an insulin injection, a process that was repeated four

times each day. J.J.’s mom was in charge of making sure he ate the right foods

at the right times.

Blindsided two years ago by the diagnosis, Aaron and Megan had man-

aged to make the necessary adjustments, ensuring their son would lead as nor-

mal a life as possible.

A professional musician, Aaron was on the road much of the time. Home

for a few days, he loved spending time with the kids.

In a recent interview, he’d been asked how Megan managed the home with

him on the road so much. “I head home if there’s a crisis,” he’d said wryly. “But

meeting J.J.’s everyday needs falls to Megan. She’s a real trooper! Up at seven

every morning, she tests J.J.’s blood sugar and fixes breakfast accordingly. She

balances the demands of J.J.’s daily routine while Kaylie, our three-month-old,

vies for her attention. Megan never gets a day off and never complains.” He

summed up his thoughts. “Moms are soldiers of love. They’re the ones who

handle the continuously changing needs.” He added, “Dads are the warriors;

we kill the giants. But moms? Moms are forever! When our kids get sick or

fall and skin their knees, there’s only one person they want. And it’s not me! I

respect my wife. I could never do what she does.”

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Mothers are a special breed. They faithfully go the extra mile without thought

of compensation. If you tried to reward them, they would be offended.

Men may be the spiritual leaders of the household, but mothers are the

glue that bonds the family together. It is said, “A father will go to war for his

children; a mother will die.”

Jesus compared a mother’s love to His own. There is no greater compli-

ment than to be compared to the Savior of the world. And the epitome of His

love is revealed in the touch of a mother. They truly are soldiers of love.

Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for mothers, for their compassion,

tenderness, self-sacrifice, and thank You for

creating them to love like Jesus. Amen.”