“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
Proverbs 31:31
Motherhood is one of the most challenging and often thankless jobs to ever exist.
Yet, there’s something about that relationship with ‘Mom’ that is unlike any other – the unconditional love, support, and sacrifice of many mothers are unparalleled. For this reason, we celebrate moms on Mother’s Day. It’s a moment to recognize and appreciate their role in guiding and growing us in faith and thanking God for their impact on our lives!
There are many different categories of moms: there is the stay-at-home mom, the working mom, the single mom, the adoptive mom, the foster mom, the stepmom, and countless other mother figures, such as big sisters, grandmothers, aunts, neighbors, teachers, and friends, who have stepped into this critical role. Remember all the ways your mom or mother figure loved, sacrificed, and spoke into your life.
Today is a day to say thank you.
Mother’s Day, however, isn’t always a day of celebration and gratitude. For many, it can be a truly painful reminder of a mother who has passed away, a mother who was never known, or one who left a deep wound. It can also be a harsh reminder for a grieving mother of a child gone too soon, or the one who never made it into this world. And for those who are still praying for a child, it’s important to recognize, remember, and pray for those hurting on this day.
In Isaiah, God speaks to those who mourn: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Is. 66:13). No matter what kind of relationship you have or had with your mother, God cares deeply.
So, as you celebrate Mother’s Day, be sure to call or stop by to show the Mom in your life some extra love and gratitude for standing by your side through all of life’s ups and downs.
And remember those whose hearts are heavy today, praying that God’s presence will be a comfort in the midst of heartache.
Finally, for all the mothers reading this message today, I pray that God may continue to care for you, strengthen you, and equip you for the incredible responsibility and calling He has placed on your lives.
Thank you for all you do!
Written by Bryant Wright, Founder, RFTH
