Honor widows

I Timothy 5: 3-8

"Honor widows who are truly widows.  But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.  She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.  Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach.  But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

I don't think I've ever heard a sermon about widows.  I knew my father would probably die someday, but I never gave much thought to my mother as a widow.   As I spend time with my mom, I learn so much - and think often of the day that I will need help from my children.  Reading this passage, I realize that this is part of God's plan for us.