Lessons My Mother Never Wants Me to Forget: Happy Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, I reflect on five things my mother instructed me to never forget.

1. Always trust God! To me, this means trusting Him in every situation. Whether life is good or bad, He is always trustworthy. I remember when I lost my father and grandfather, and my mother’s response: ‘God, I still trust you!’ Trusting God can be hard, but it will carry me through every situation. My trust will always be in God.
2. Respect your elders! My elders have taught me a lot. Whether or not I like the things they say or do, I was raised to respect my elders. You never know what they’ve been through, and one day we’ll all be elders too. Let’s respect all those who came before us. Respect your parents, grandparents, and older people you meet; it doesn’t cost a thing to show them respect.
3. Take pride in what you do! This includes working, serving, and making sure I’m well-prepared. Never get lazy and settle for mediocrity. Ensure that I put my heart into everything I do. I enjoy going to work and leaving with the knowledge that I took pride in my work. I also love serving in my church and being there for myself and others. Taking pride in what we do prevents us from selling ourselves short.
4. Treat people right! You never know what someone else is going through, so I like to start my day positive and giving kindness to everyone I encounter! Those who do you wrong, don’t match their energy! Let God fight your battles and keep treating others right! As daughters of God, we must represent him well. 
5. The last lesson my mother told me to never forget is to live, laugh, and enjoy myself! In other words, get busy living and loving life! If we only have one chance to be alive on earth, let’s make it count! I love how my mother wakes up early every day and goes to sleep with satisfaction. This life is meant to be enjoyable!