As Mother’s Day approaches, we can shower mothers with flowers, presents and more. But one of the most memorable and endearing tributes to motherhood comes from an ancient book: the Bible. Perhaps you are searching for just the perfect verse that will fittingly describe your mother, give her encouragement, or make her proud. These ten important Bible verses describe the many facets of motherhood and can be used to complement your Mother’s Day cards or letters. All quotes are in the New King James Version.
1. Proverbs 31: 28: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”
This verse speaks about the attributes of a devoted mother. The beauty of a mother is not seen in a pretty face, or great accomplishments, but in the special little things and great sacrifices that are done over the years to keep her family happy.
2. Proverbs 31: 30: “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing; but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”
Many mothers see their physical attractiveness slipping away. This verse gives reassurance that real loveliness is found in the beauty of the character.
3. Genesis 3:20: “And Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.”
The word mother is found in the opening chapters of the very first book of the Bible. At the very beginning God gave Eve the miracle of motherhood. Through her the world has been blessed with mothers who have made humanity proud.
5. Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”
This verse is especially significant on Mother’s Day because of its reference to honoring our mothers. Honoring our mothers should not be reserved for just one day but every day of their lives.
6. Psalm 113:9: “He makes the barren woman to keep house, (and to be) a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!”
One of life’s great milestones is motherhood. Only a mother can understand the joy, excitement, wonder, and awe of the new life growing inside her.
7. Proverbs 23:25: “Let your father and your mother be glad and let her who bore you rejoice.”
Affectionate ties link a mother and child. They share a common bond of thoughts and emotions.
8. Luke 2: 51: “His mother kept all these things in her heart.”
There are so many memories that are created between mothers and their children. All of these warm recollections bring gladness to a mother’s heart and binds her closer to her family.
9. Genesis 17:16: “I will bless her and she shall be a mother of nations.”
The world owes a lot to mothers who have shaped the lives of men and women that we admire. The influence and example of dedicated mothers makes us who we are and who we hope to become.
10. Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
This verse is an encouragement to young mothers. Her duties are great and demand patience but her reward is greater. The mother who carefully guides her children and sees her job as an enriching experience will reap the benefits of her work.
