The Upper Room Daily Devotional in Nashville, Tennessee, United States for Sunday, 13 MAY 2018 "Mother’s Legacy" by Susan Bates (Oregon) Psalm 146:1-10

The Upper Room Daily Devotional in Nashville, Tennessee, United States for Sunday, 13 MAY 2018 "Mother’s Legacy" by Susan Bates (Oregon) Psalm 146:1-10

I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing 
praise to my God as long as I live. (Psalm 146:2 (NIV))
“Betty, you are my favorite patient!” the young doctor greeted my 90-year-old mother when my sister and I accompanied her to a regular checkup. Mom has been dealing with dementia for many years. The doctor asked Mom detailed questions to gauge her mental capacity. She had difficulty answering trivial questions, so the doctor asked, “Betty, can you write a sentence or two?”
Without hesitation, Mom quickly wrote on a piece of paper, folded it, and handed it to the doctor.
The doctor read aloud, “Jesus said . . . ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6, NRSV).
“Doctor, you can believe it!” Mom said with her countenance glowing. The doctor smiled as he completed his notes.
After the appointment, we took Mom back to her assisted-
living residence, where she is cherished by the staff and other residents as she shares God’s love through her joyful spirit. We will never forget how Mom ended her prayer with us that day: “Jesus, I hope you have a wonderful day!”
Despite her illness, Mom continues to be an example of God’s faithfulness, inspiring us as she leaves her spiritual legacy. Her prayer reminded us that we can always talk to Jesus as a friend.
TODAY'S PRAYER: Dear Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness, and thank you for being a friend to us. Amen.
TODAY'S READING:  Psalm 146:1

 Halleluyah!

Praise Adonai, my soul!

2 I will praise Adonai as long as I live.

I will sing praise to my God all my life.

3 Don’t put your trust in princes

or in mortals, who cannot help.

4 When they breathe their last, they return to dust;

on that very day all their plans are gone.

5 Happy is he whose help is Ya‘akov’s God,

whose hope is in Adonai his God.

6 He made heaven and earth,

the sea and everything in them;

he keeps faith forever.

7 He secures justice for the oppressed,

he gives food to the hungry.

Adonai sets prisoners free,

8 Adonai opens the eyes of the blind,

Adonai lifts up those who are bent over.

Adonai loves the righteous.

9 Adonai watches over strangers,

he sustains the fatherless and widows;

but the way of the wicked he twists.

10 Adonai will reign forever,

your God, Tziyon, through all generations.

Halleluyah!

 (Complete Jewish Bible).

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jesus is my savior and my friend.
PRAYER FOCUS: Those living with dementia
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Susan (left) with her mother, Betty, and her sister, Laura

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