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Renae the waitress

  Mothers Tribute

5/10/2013

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Levelia Ruth Jones Yoder

Our mother taught us so many things on this earth. She didn’t like movies or
watching TV and she wasn’t much interested in reading novels.  She liked sewing, cooking, working in the yard and keeping a neat clean house.  She loved spending time in hardware stores or anywhere else that had to do with building or remodeling.  And she loved praying.

She was taught to Pray at an early age.  She loved to talk to God and spend time in his presences. There was never a moment she wasn’t ready to stop what she was doing and pray. She rose in the morning praying and went to bed at night praying.  And if there was a prayer meeting during the week she would be there. Her very being yearned for her maker.  She has done battle in a world of spiritual warfare and won.  Today we celebrate with her as she gets her reward.  A woman of honor…a prayer warrior.

 Our mother didn’t tell us how to live our lives…she taught us how to live our lives.   She introduced us to our God and taught us how to equip ourselves with the whole amour of God. In her life battles she faithfully stood by our dad while his young, strong body deteriorated over a period of years.   She became the sole caretaker and supporter while praying every day for him.   Her prayers became His prayers.  When he passed it was HER prayers that were answered.  She knew he had made heaven.

  Her prayers were like a shield for a lot of us here.  It protected us when our
 defenses seem low or non-existent.  When we couldn’t even pray for ourselves.
 I remember after Justin got killed.  How many times I would just pick up the phone and say “mom ” and she would know I needed her to pray for me.  Her prayers were like suave on a wound I thought would never heal.  Her strength was my strength when I thought I couldn’t survive the pain.  Her peace became my calm when my emotions seemed uncontrollable.

Her love for Justin and Chi were beyond measure.  She taught them about God’sfaithfulness.  When they encountered their life crises and their dreams looked crushed she prayed with them and told them that God had a better plan for their lives ….just hold on.  Trust God.   And she would then blanket them with her prayers.  They both knew the power of Mamaw’s prayers.  Prayers that were mixed with a wave of praise and authority

How many times were her prayers a covering for you?   When I see who is here
today  I can say I heard many of your names called in prayer.  Mom was bringing your needs before her father.  Asking on your behalf.   Many times I heard her pray that she was “standing in the gap and making up the hedge.”    A hedge of protection around you or me or someone else that needed it.

Being a Christian is not for the weak.  It takes boldness, confidence and faith.   Life is a war zone.  The fiery darts of this world may wound us.  We may get knocked down… but death where is your sting? 

 A prayer warrior has been promoted today and Heaven is sweeter because my mother is there.   I believe Justin talked God into letting him meet his Mamaw as she entered that heavenly realm.   But I don’t think her joy was complete until she looked upon the face of the one who saved her, the one who created her, the one she prayed to her whole life.  What a thrill that must have been to enter into the holy presence of the Lord.

I will miss my mom…my best friend.  My PRAYER today… is to be just like my MOM.

                                                                 Loving daughter
  .                                                              Renae Johnson


6 Comments
Mary Ruth
5/10/2013 02:34:50 am

Ranae, This was such a beautiful tribute to your mother--so well written. Your mom was always so proud of you honored her so well. My dad, Henry, is here and he agrees. (he sends his love)

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Judith Carrier
5/10/2013 08:19:29 am

What a beautiful tribute to your Mom. This brought tears to my eyes as the things you said about your Mother reminded me so much of mine who went to heaven in 1990. My Mom preached her funeral as she lived life being made a widow in 1955 at the age of 36. My dad passed away and Mom had 4 kids to raise on her own. I think we all preach our funeral as we live. I pray mine is at least a 4th of what my Mom's was. God bless you Renae.

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Arlan Campbell
5/10/2013 09:49:21 am

Renae, thank you for sharing your tribute to your mother. Not only did you pay tribute to your loving mother but also to your God and Lord for recognizing your mothers strength came from God.

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Martha Garrett
5/10/2013 01:04:18 pm

Renae, so glad you posted this. I want to print it off and read to my kids.

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Sheila Vest
4/14/2015 01:07:33 am

Renae...my Mom's name was Levinia and she was also a prayer warrior. Anytime I needed hope or reassurance, I would call her and she would pray with me. I went to her hospital room when she was fading. My last words with her were about God. I told her I had to drive back to Tennessee and asked her to pray with me. She said ok. I saw her lips moving. I said "Mom, pray out loud." She did. I knew it would be the last time I would hear her pray. That has comforted me thru the years. She had made me promise to be the speaker at her service. I told this story and wished everyone a Momma like mine. I smiled when I knew you had a Momma like me.
God bless.

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Thelma Pauline Layfield link
3/26/2016 06:56:37 pm

Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to your Mother.I Pray others will read this and open their eyes to the reality that Our Lord and Saviour is there just a sweet breath away.I am an elderly widow lady,78 years of age, and sometimes I think I am all alone with my heartaches and pain but you so sweetly reminds anyone that reads the tribute to your Mom can break that wall of pain and suffering down by calling upon Our Father in Heaven to help us.He is always ready and waiting.God Bless and Keep you,Lovely lady.You are remarkable. Thelma in Florida

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