Malachi 3:16 reads, “And a book of remembrance was written.”
Is it possible that when we get to Heaven, there’ll be a “Mothers’ Honor Roll,” listing the names of all the faithful mothers who prayed day and night on behalf of their children and grandchildren? Maybe, but this much we do know: God honors mothers who honor God!
He responded to the prayers of Hannah and gave her a son who would grow up to be a prophet and lead the nation of Israel. And Paul writes concerning Timothy: “I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and I am persuaded is in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5).
The Bible tells us God keeps records: “Then they feared the Lord spake often to another…the Lord hearkened…and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord and…thought upon His name.” John writes: “I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: an another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works” (Revelation 20:12).
Susanna Wesley had 19 children (9 died as infants) and she spent an hour a day praying for each one by name. Her prayers paid off. One of her sons, John, brought a spiritual awakening to England and founded the Methodist Church. Maybe there will be an honor roll for mothers in Heaven and maybe not. But one thing is for sure – when mothers pray, God listens and lives are changed. So never stop praying for your kids, mom.
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