Mama, I want to be just like You

Mama, I want to be just like You

Mama, I want to be just like you
I want to find myself living my life as you do
I like the way you clean, the way you cook
I like the way you dress, you always have the right look

Mama, I want to be just like you
When you make a promise, to your word you try to be true
I like the way you show concern for my needs
You taught me to help others through loving deeds

Mama, I want to be just like you
You encourage me to do my best in all things I do
You know how to be tough and be tender
You have been to me as a daddy, a doctor, and a defender

Mama, I want to be just like you
You trusted God to help when resources were few
When people ran out on you, you kept on going
You did not have much but good seed, you kept on sowing

Mama, I want to be just like you
Though life looked dim, you toiled on, hoping for a brighter view
When I caused you grief and sorrow by my bad dealings
You showed mercy to me, forgave me, and put away hard feelings

Mama, I want to be just like you
When you erred, you owned up to failing to follow-through
I now realize that even the best of us make mistakes
You showed me that when one falls, they could get up, if they do what it takes

Mama, I want to be just like you
You taught me to appreciate what I have and learn to make-do
You taught me that the best gift to ever give or receive is love
You helped me believe that I-all I am-was a gift to you from God above

My daughter, Anna Grace, inspired this writing. She said, to my wife’s delight, “When I grow up, I want to be just like you.”

Mothers live in such a way as to leave a legacy of grace for your children to cherish and continue in.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (New Living Translation)

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I Owe Jesus
5/9/08