Mary Cassatt was an American artist who worked alongside the Impressionists and focused primarily on the intimate relationships between mothers and their children. She was profoundly influenced and supported by her own mother.
This painting reminds me of the intimate and loving connection of Jesus washing his disciples' feet in John 13. God is both mother and father to us. We are encouraged to run to Him with all our concerns and needs. Like a most loving mother He tenderly cares for us and washes our feet, encouraging us to do the same for others. There is something very intimate and healing about having our feet held, massaged, and washed. Run to God who will care for the whole of us, including our bodies, minds and spirits. Care for our children and one another in the same way.
All those who are weary and heavy laden, come to the warm embrace of our mother God.
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