Whilst browsing the bookstore this weekend I could not help but notice the large displays for Mother's Day, but I was amazed and perplexed by the wisdom which seemed to suggest whole piles of cookery books for Mum. The one which sent shivers down my spine was "Cooking for the family" and trust me if that were to make any sort of appearance next Sunday in my house I might not be answerable to my actions.

 

Maybe I am alone in this, but surely Mother's day is about saying thank you, not piling on another set of tasks.

 

I wonder if we make the same mistake sometimes in our prayers, we turn to God, but seldom say thank you just give the next list of problems and worries to be sorted out. I believe we should take all our concerns to God , but we should make thanks an important part of our prayers.

 

Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! ... I Chronicle

 16 vs 8

And in case they are reading this, a nice novel , set in some sun drenched island would be just lovely........