"Mothers play a principal role in our Heavenly Father being able to have & enjoy His Children here on Earth. All moms hold that special place in God’s heart for which we, and the countless people moms touch along the way, are eternally grateful!" – Brenda Lee (and Keith Shealy & the whole Toward The Mark Family) #CelebratingOurLeadingLadiesAndModelMoms
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was recently putting cards and packages together for family and friends and acquaintances, having a quiet conversation with The LORD along the way, when I saw downloads come in to my mind from The Holy Spirit. Needless to say, I was surprised and intrigued by this experience. So, I got my pen and paper to write down what I saw.
By the end of that “cards and packages” day, unexpectedly and by God’s leading me, the wonder-full memories that came to stir me and my heart, ultimately, became this poetic tribute I wrote, a blessing for us all to enjoy today, and for Mother’s Day, and every day. Continue reading it below and listen to it by watching the video we made and posted here on our Rumble channel and uploaded as a Brighteon video and also included here in our Toward The Mark video library on YouTube.
“A Leading Lady and Mother Like No Other”
A poetic story for a model mom, leading up to and on Mother’s Day, and beyond!
A poetic story for a model mom, leading up to and on Mother’s Day, and beyond!
There is this wonder-full woman, woven by God’s Heavenly hand,
With strength like iron wrapped in a velvet strand.
She rose before dawn, coffee in one hand, prayer in the other,
Mapping out the day’s battles—those that only a mother could juggle
laundry, lost shoes, last-minute school projects, and still
send everyone out the door with lunch in their backpack
and blessings in their heart.
With strength like iron wrapped in a velvet strand.
She rose before dawn, coffee in one hand, prayer in the other,
Mapping out the day’s battles—those that only a mother could juggle
laundry, lost shoes, last-minute school projects, and still
send everyone out the door with lunch in their backpack
and blessings in their heart.
She’s the kind of woman who didn’t just “make do”—
She made miracles happen in the middle of ordinary messes.
She could stretch a dollar to make a family dinner,
turn leftovers into feasts, scraps into a masterpiece,
and yet somehow never run out of patience…
except for the time she came to find
the glitter-glue wall colored in permanent markers—
but even then, she taught grace in the cleanup.
She made miracles happen in the middle of ordinary messes.
She could stretch a dollar to make a family dinner,
turn leftovers into feasts, scraps into a masterpiece,
and yet somehow never run out of patience…
except for the time she came to find
the glitter-glue wall colored in permanent markers—
but even then, she taught grace in the cleanup.
Her kitchen table?
A sacred space of counsel—where wisdom flowed between biscuits and sweet tea,
where no problem was too big to fit between bites,
and no heartache left without hope wrapped in a hug.
A sacred space of counsel—where wisdom flowed between biscuits and sweet tea,
where no problem was too big to fit between bites,
and no heartache left without hope wrapped in a hug.
She taught forgiveness with quiet eyes,
strength with a soft word,
and courage with a firm “You can do hard things.”
She made bedtime stories feel like royal proclamations
and prayers at night sound like whispers from Heaven’s throne.
strength with a soft word,
and courage with a firm “You can do hard things.”
She made bedtime stories feel like royal proclamations
and prayers at night sound like whispers from Heaven’s throne.
Her life has been a Proverb 31 symphony,
playing out in the unseen—
folding laundry like ministry, grocery shopping like warfare,
disciplining with a holy balance of mercy and truth.
playing out in the unseen—
folding laundry like ministry, grocery shopping like warfare,
disciplining with a holy balance of mercy and truth.
And oh, the laughter!
The “only-a-mom-could-laugh-at-this” moments:
finding a peanut butter sandwich in her purse during Sunday service;
discovering the dog’s missing collar… in the freezer;
sitting through dance recitals, ball games, spelling bees, and more...
armed with nothing but snacks and stamina of a saint.
The “only-a-mom-could-laugh-at-this” moments:
finding a peanut butter sandwich in her purse during Sunday service;
discovering the dog’s missing collar… in the freezer;
sitting through dance recitals, ball games, spelling bees, and more...
armed with nothing but snacks and stamina of a saint.
And yet behind every “Mom, where’s my…?”
is a lady quietly sowing “mom seeds”—
seeds of faith, hope, wisdom, courage—
seeds watered by tears she let no body see,
flowing under The Son of God’s unwavering gaze.
is a lady quietly sowing “mom seeds”—
seeds of faith, hope, wisdom, courage—
seeds watered by tears she let no body see,
flowing under The Son of God’s unwavering gaze.
So this week, as we celebrate her, let it be known:
She is not simply “the best mom,” or “the best grand-mom,”
though she’s earned those crowns ten-fold.
She is not simply “the best mom,” or “the best grand-mom,”
though she’s earned those crowns ten-fold.
No—
She is so much more:
A vessel of God’s anointing;
An ambassador of His love;
A living, breathing testament to His wisdom and care from above.
She is so much more:
A vessel of God’s anointing;
An ambassador of His love;
A living, breathing testament to His wisdom and care from above.
Through her,
God writes His legacy in each child and grandchild she touches,
an inheritance of abilities second to none,
a mantle of grace passed down like a family heirloom,
woven into prayers whispered over cribs and college dorms,
echoing in every “You’re loved, you’re chosen, you are enough.”
God writes His legacy in each child and grandchild she touches,
an inheritance of abilities second to none,
a mantle of grace passed down like a family heirloom,
woven into prayers whispered over cribs and college dorms,
echoing in every “You’re loved, you’re chosen, you are enough.”
She is God’s gentle prophet,
speaking His Heavenly Truth in everyday ways,
bearing sweet fruit from seeds sown in ordinary hours—
fruit that nourishes not just her family,
but everyone privileged enough to cross her path.
speaking His Heavenly Truth in everyday ways,
bearing sweet fruit from seeds sown in ordinary hours—
fruit that nourishes not just her family,
but everyone privileged enough to cross her path.
And so we pray:
** May all who gather around her this week see beyond the apron, the chauffeur, the bedtime enforcer, and snack provider—
** May they see the holy calling stitched into her story, the divine power flowing through her patience and care.
** May they recognize that, through her, God has modeled His love, His wisdom, His goodness and mercy to a world in need of all four.
** And may every child and grandchild blessed under her care walk in strength and skills in the overflow of her prayers, and stand tall in the shadow of her faith, shining with brilliance of The LORD she so beautifully reflects.
** May all who gather around her this week see beyond the apron, the chauffeur, the bedtime enforcer, and snack provider—
** May they see the holy calling stitched into her story, the divine power flowing through her patience and care.
** May they recognize that, through her, God has modeled His love, His wisdom, His goodness and mercy to a world in need of all four.
** And may every child and grandchild blessed under her care walk in strength and skills in the overflow of her prayers, and stand tall in the shadow of her faith, shining with brilliance of The LORD she so beautifully reflects.
Happy Mother’s Day to a Lady like no other.
A queen. A prophet. A warrior in disguise.
A Portrait of God’s Majesty, Loving and Alive.
A queen. A prophet. A warrior in disguise.
A Portrait of God’s Majesty, Loving and Alive.
Proverb 31:25-31, "Strength and honor
are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth
with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looks well to
the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness. Her
children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises
her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them
all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the Lord,
she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works
praise her in the gates."
And remember, no matter what, Keep PRESSIN' IN... learnin', and growin' *with* our Lord and Savior. You might consider using our book CRISIS OF ERODING INTEGRITY in the fight to hold high the standard of Godly integrity in your life, to be encouraged to continue steadfast against all manner of opposition, and remain uncompromising in diligently pursuing both God and His will! Twelve encouraging chapters include:
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What Is Integrity?
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Smiting The Shepherds
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The Power Of The Tongue
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Perilous Times
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Feed My Sheep!
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Integrity Is A Gift and A Result!
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You Will Know A Tree By Its Fruit
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The Word Of God
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The Wrong Anointing
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The Love of God
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The Deceivers
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Conclusion
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This message is to those who, moment by moment, day by day, and year after year, are in the fight to hold high the standard of Godly integrity
in their lives. For those who are passionate about knowing the truth,
be encouraged to continue steadfast against all manner of opposition.
This will serve to affirm all who have given up houses,
lands, relationships, jobs, and their very lives to
diligently pursue both God and His will. To those who
love unconditionally and whose lives preach the
uncompromising Gospel that Jesus Christ preached.
For all that you are, and for all that you do for our
soon-coming King, we dedicate this message to you! For the rest of the message, get your copy of our book, "CRISIS OF ERODING INTEGRITY." In the 12 chapters written from personal experience and revelation from The Lord, Keith's book will build your faith and help strengthen your reach to develop God's full potential for you in your life."CRISIS OF ERODING INTEGRITY"
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