Here are some powerful Mother’s Day Scripture to celebrate your mom this year. I am excited to present these Mother’s Day Scriptures to all mothers everywhere.
Whether you just want to find a little encouragement for your mom or you need something to put in this year’s card, this list of Mother’s Day Bible verses is the perfect overview of what scripture says about the women we all know and love.
Mother’s Day is coming up and the first thing I always consider is…what am I going to get my mom? I know exactly what she likes, and every year I know exactly what to get her.
Moms are so often the basketball, football coach, cheerleader, carpool mom, and everything in between. Mothers give life, nurture, and support their children as they grow from babies to adults.
A mother loves her children all the time. She teaches, takes care of, and gives her children advice (wanted or unwanted!).
There are rarely a day goes by when she is not encouraging her children and giving pep talks…even I when it is not popular. She is known for multi-tasking, “doing it all,” praying day and night, that her family is safe. She is always encouraging, even on the go.
Mothers are amazing, and important, and should be celebrated every day, especially on Mother’s Day, when we focus on the blessing of being called “mom.”
My mom was a tremendous blessing to me and will always have an enormous impact on my life that will be remembered for a lifetime. God’s Women: You are Uniquely Tailored and Designed for Such a Time as This
For you created my inmost being and you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139.13
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15
As a mother comfort her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13
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What Does the Bible Say About Mother’s Day
As you can see, mothers play an important role in the Bible. We see courageous mothers in the Bible, such as Jochebed, who thoughtfully developed a plan to save Moses; Hannah, who begged God for a son, only to give Samuel back to God; and Sarah, who waited years and years to bear the long-promised Isaac. Of course, we cannot forget about Mary, the woman favored by God to birth Jesus the Messiah!
The Bible also talks about what a blessing it is to be a mother along with the many roles and tasks a mother is called to do. Being a mother may be intimidating, especially at times, as Christians we have the Holy Spirit to help and guide us along the way. As we lean into Jesus, He changes us into amazing mothers and women of God. Just take a deep breath woman of God. We have God on our side!
As you seek to be a godly mother, keep these scriptures in mind. Being a good mom is hard, but I am so thankful God helps us!
Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15
As a mother comfort her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Exodus 21:12
You may not realize there is a promise that comes from honoring your father and mother.
This verse clearly teaches that there is a spiritual and physical consequence to honoring or dishonoring our mother or father. In addition, Exodus 21:12 does not say honor to your mother only on a designated day, but we are to give honor to our mothers everyday. Not only does God acknowledge the importance of honoring our mothers, but on the cross Jesus passed his responsibility to one of His beloved disciples.
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. John 19:26-27
Here are some of the best Scripture verses to soak in this Mother’s Day, and we can start at the beginning. We can start by look at the very first mother we find in the Bible, and in fact, in all of history.
Eve was a woman of many firsts. She was the first woman, she was the first wife, and she was the first mother. She is the only woman who was ever made without a mother or a father.
The Bible tells us that Eve was created with Adam in the image of God, she was commanded with Adam to rule over the world, she was commissioned with Adam to be fruitful and multiply, and she was created from Adam to be a partner for him.
Sarah
Sarah, the wife of Abraham, became a mother of nations, and kings came from her. She would be the mother of the royal line of King David from which the Savior would come. Who was this unique woman of faith, and what can we learn from her?
Sarah was promised a son, and his name was to be called Isaac (verse 19). God would establish His covenant with him (as He did with Abraham) for an everlasting covenant, and God would also establish His covenant with the descendants of Isaac.
The bible says, “By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Therefore, from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is on the seashore” (Hebrews 11:11-12).
Hannah – The Praying Mother
When we first encounter Hannah in 1 Samuel, she is suffering terribly. Not only is she barren, but her husband, Elkanah, has another wife named Peninnah. Not only that, but Peninnah has children while Hannah does not. Not only that but when they go up to the feast in Shiloh each year, she is reminded of her barrenness when Elkanah gives portions of meat to Peninnah and all her sons and daughters. Not only that but Peninnah is cruel to her, intentionally provoking her until she breaks down crying and is unable to eat. Remember, this is the annual feast, so this is like Thanksgiving for us. Imagine being so upset that you could not eat Thanksgiving dinner.
So, what do you do when you are hurting and suffering? You bring it to the Lord in prayer. Which is exactly what Hannah does here in 1 Samuel. We actually see two prayers of Hannah in 1 Samuel. In 1 Samuel 1 we see Hannah’s prayer of despair. And in 1 Samuel 2 we see her prayer of triumph. Both are important, and both teach us important truths about prayer for our own lives.
In the process of time, God answered Hannah’s prayer and she conceived and had a son. Because she had asked for him from the Lord, she named him Samuel, which means “asked or heard of God” (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, p. 962). Hannah kept her word as she had vowed. After Samuel was weaned, she presented him to Eli the priest.
Bible Verses for Mother’s Day
There are so many verses and roles of mothers and familial love in the Bible. Here are some Bible verses you might want to share with the important women in your life, whether it is your biological mom, stepmom, grandmother, or another woman who has been like a mom to you.
Here are some Bible verses you might want to share with the important women in your life, whether it is your biological mom, stepmom, grandmother, or another woman who has been like a mom to you.
- Proverbs 1:8-9: “Pay close attention, my child, to your father’s wise words and never forget your mother’s instructions. For their insight will bring you success, adorning you with grace-filled thoughts and giving you reins to guide your decisions.”
- Ephesians 6:1-3: “Children, if you want to be wise, listen to your parents and do what they tell you, and the Lord will help you. For the commandment, “Honor your father and your mother,” was the first of the Ten Commandments with a promise attached: “You will prosper and live a long, full life if you honor your parents.”
- Proverbs 31:10: “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
- Isaiah 66:13: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.”
- Isaiah 49:15: “Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?”
- Proverbs 31:25: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
- Proverbs 31:26: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”
- Proverbs 31:28–29: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'”
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
- Proverbs 31:31: “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
- Psalm 139:13-14: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
- Genesis 3:20: “The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.”
- 1 Peter 3:4: “You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
- Deuteronomy 4:9: “Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”
- Luke 2:51: “And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.”
6 Powerful Mother’s Day Scriptures for Moms This Mother’s Day
Below you will find six beautiful blessings of a mother.
She’s Meek and Humble.
God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you. Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. Colossians 3:12-14
She is gracious.
“God’s unfailing love for us is an objective fact affirmed over and over in the Scriptures. It is true whether we believe it or not. Our doubts do not destroy God’s love, nor does our faith create it. It originates in the very nature of God, who is love, and it flows to us through our union with His beloved Son. But the experience of that love and the comfort it is intended to bring is dependent upon our believing the truth about God’s love as it is revealed to us in the Scriptures.” Isaiah writes in chapter 62:
She loves unconditionally.
Love is patient, love is kind. Love is humble all the time. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
She is a strong Mom.
She exemplifies strength. Being a strong mom is more about how we perceive ourselves rather than how others perceive us.
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 NLT
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Proverbs 31:26-28 NLT
She Sacrifice so Much.
“She- One who sacrifices her Time, body, sleep, social life, spending money, eating hot meals, energy, and sanity for Love.” – Unknown
She will flourish in every season of life.
“How joyful are those who fear the Lord- all who follow His ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be! Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing in your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table. That is the Lord’s blessing for those who fear Him.” PSALM 128:1-4
Mother’s Day Scripture and Mother’s Day Quotes from The Bible
Use these Mother’s Day scriptures from the Bible along with other Mother’s Day quotes for the perfect message to share with your mom. These loving Mother’s Day Quotes are a great way to incorporate an extra special message into your Mother’s Day Cards.
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’” – Proverbs 31:28-31
“Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father.” – Leviticus 19:3
“The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.” – Genesis 3:20
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. — 1 Samuel 1:27
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’ – Proverbs 31:28-31
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. — Psalm 139:13
And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart. – Luke 2:51
“There is no way to be the perfect mother but a million ways to be a good one.” ― Jill Churchill
“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” ― Barbara Kingsolver
“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” ― Linda Wooten
“Birth is the epicentre of women’s power.” ― Ani Di Franco
“A mother’s love will push you to the edge of the ocean while holding you above it. Her fearless strength keeps the wind in your sails.” ― Henrik Ibsen
“Love as powerful as your mother’s leaves its own mark…To have been loved so deeply… Will give us some protection forever.” ― J.K. Rowling
To teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing, even when you are not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself over and over again for doing everything wrong.” ― Donna Ball
“Birth takes a woman’s deepest fear about herself and shows her that she is stronger than them.” ― Unknown
“Giving birth and being born bring us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom.” ― Harriette Hartigan
Related: 25 Days of Bible Verses for Mothers: A Christian Devotional & Coloring Journal
I pray that these Mother’s Day Scriptures help to remind you of how awesome and truly blessed mothers are! Use them to say thank you to the mothers in your life as we celebrate all moms this year on Mother’s Day and all year long!
Bible Verses About a Love of a Mother’s Heart
What is a mother’s heart and how is one acquired? If you study the Bible, you will We learn about some of those qualities in the scriptures.
To paraphrase Proverbs: “Who can find a … woman [with a mother heart]? for her price is far above rubies. … She … worketh willingly with her hands. … With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. …
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor. … Strength and honour are her clothing. … She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness” (Prov. 31:10, 13, 16, 20, 25–27).
A woman with a mother heart has a testimony of the restored gospel, and she teaches the principles of the gospel without equivocation. She is keeping sacred covenants made in holy temples.
Her talents and skills are shared unselfishly. She gains as much education as her circumstances will allow, improving her mind and spirit with the desire to teach what she learns to the generations who follow her.
She knows that “children are an heritage of the Lord” and “happy is the [woman] that hath [a] quiver full of them” (Ps. 127:3, 5).
She knows that the influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily mothering is far more lasting, far more powerful, far more influential than any earthly position or institution invented by man.
She has the vision that, if worthy, she has the potential to be blessed as Rebekah of old to be “the mother of thousands of millions” (Gen. 24:60). There is no limit to what a woman with a mother heart can accomplish.
Related: With Love from a Mother’s Heart
She teaches her “children to pray, and to walk uprightly before the Lord. Rather than listening to the voices and partial truths of the world, she knows that gospel standards are based on eternal, unchangeable truths.
She believes that to be “primarily responsible for the nurture of [her] children” is a vital,
Related: Amazing Moms in the Bible
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Dear Father, in the Name of Jesus,, thank you so much for the beautiful example of love You have given us in godly mothers. Thank you to the mothers in my life – those who have taught me, nurtured me, and blessed me. Please bless each one of those women today.
Help their children to rise up and call them blessed. Please comfort the mothers who have ached to hold their child in their arms. Bless those who have lost a child. Send your special blessing to those who are raising someone else’s child and loving them as their own.
Please help me to appreciate each of these others in my life and to never take their influence and support for granted. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I hope these Mother’s Day Scriptures help to remind you of how awesome and truly blessed mothers are! Use them to say thank you to the mothers in your life as we celebrate all moms this year on Mother’s Day and all year long!
Happy Mother’s Day!
The ladies at A Women After God’s Own Heart want to wish all of the mothers a most special Mother’s Day. There is a grace, a special ability recorded in the Word for being a mother, from start to finish. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. We are all in different stages of motherhood, many of us in different stages all at one time! I honor and respect mothers so greatly because it takes real dedication and a life filled with God to truly fulfill your call to motherhood.
Hebrews 12:1, 2 tells us that we can run the race before us (even the motherhood marathon) by keeping our eyes on Jesus.
We believe that being a mother has been one of the hardest, as well as one of the most rewarding jobs We have ever had.
Mothers are empowered with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of where they are in the process of life; spiritually, physically and mentally as you allow the Holy Spirit to assist you in each chapter of your life.
The Bible says,
You know me inside and out, You know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. — Psalm 139:15
There’s Still Time!
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