Mary Had a Little Lamb: Lessons on Motherhood and the Good Shepherd | Pastor Wendy Zink

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Pastor Wendy Zink explores the parallels between motherhood and our relationship with the Good Shepherd in a special Mother's Day message.

In this special Mother’s Day message from May 10, 2026, Pastor Wendy Zink uses the classic nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to explore the profound spiritual parallels between motherhood and our relationship with the Good Shepherd. She reflects on how Mary’s lamb followed her everywhere because of the safety, provision, and love she provided—qualities that mirror both a mother’s heart and God's care for us.Pastor Wendy addresses the diverse emotions of Mother's Day, offering encouragement to those celebrating, those grieving, and those in seasons of waiting. Drawing from Psalm 23, she highlights that just as a mother watches over her children, the Lord is our Shepherd who leads us to still waters and restores our souls. Key Highlights Include: The Motherhood Parallel: How the "lamb" in the nursery rhyme followed Mary because she was its source of food, protection, and comfort. The Good Shepherd’s Care: A deep dive into Psalm 23, illustrating how God provides for our needs and guides us through "dark valleys". The Power of Presence: Why "being with" our Shepherd is more important than "doing for" Him, just as a child simply wants to be near their parent. Restoration for the…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Wendy Zink

Topics covered

• motherhood
• spirituality
• Good Shepherd
• Psalm 23
• encouragement
• restoration

Keywords

• Mother's Day
• spiritual parallels
• God's care
• emotions of Mother's Day
• strength for mothers
• presence
• restoration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Psalm 23

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