What Mothers Cannot Do

May 1, 2007 - A poem for mothers.

by Ruth Bell Graham

Lord,
in 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.

3 Comments

Cynthia says 7.26.2011, 8:27 p.m.

I miss reading up on her and getting her new books. She was my role model because I don't have a mother. As a single parent of 3 children, I empathized with the struggles of doing it mostly alone. And yes, one of mine is a prodigal also. I constantly lean on God and am glad to learn how to do that by mostly praying, thanks to Ruth Bell Graham's example. You are an angel.

Joy says 5.7.2011, 05:36 a.m.

Mrs. Ruth Graham was a wonderful person and her legacy as recorded here will surely encourage many other people!Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 (NLT)10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.

rita says 5.6.2011, 10:18 a.m.

You are valuable where you are.

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