Mother’s Day can stir up so many different emotions — joy, gratitude, grief, longing, and everything in between. It’s a day set apart to honor the incredible gift of motherhood, whether we’re walking the beautiful, challenging journey of being a mom ourselves, or remembering the precious mothers who shaped us.
For those of us blessed to be mothers, it’s a sacred calling. In Psalm 127:3 (NLT), we read, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” What a privilege it is to hold this sacred role in our families. As mothers, whether by birth, fostering, or adoption, we have the unique opportunity to guide, love, and nurture those entrusted to us — both in the everyday moments and the big milestones.
But we also know that Mother’s Day isn’t always a celebration of joy. For many women, it’s a reminder of what’s lost — whether it’s the loss of a mother, a child, or the longing for motherhood that hasn’t been realized yet. Isaiah 61:3 (NLT) promises, “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give them a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.”
Our Heavenly Father sees the ache in our hearts and gently holds us, offering comfort, grace, and hope.
This day is about more than just honoring those of us who mother. It’s about honoring the women who have mothered us — biologically, spiritually, or in the countless ways they’ve poured into our lives. To have a mother is a gift. To be a mother is a calling. Whether we are mothers by birth or by choice, whether we grieve or celebrate today, God sees us in all our complexities. He meets us in our joy and in our sorrow.
So, dear sister in Christ, if your heart aches on this Mother’s Day, know that you are loved, seen, and cherished — not just by those around you, but by the God who holds you close. Whether your role today is to celebrate or to grieve, you are not alone.
We walk this journey together, with the hope that one day, the tears we shed will be replaced by the fullness of joy found in Christ alone.
May you feel God’s love wrap around you today, offering you the grace to honor this day, whatever it holds.
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This is so beautiful! Thank you so much! I’m basking in the love of God and with the love of my family! Seven years ago on Mother’s Day my youngest son David passed away. He is now in the loving arms of Jesus. Grief comes in bursts but God’s love and grace are constant!
To my (incourage) community of women. Thank you for your lovely devotion today; however, today is a major day of grief for me. I miss my Mother so much as she died in 2016 over Mother’s Day weekend. She was in her middle 90’s and she was my rock. Mother’s Day for me is a real “Sorrow Day” for me since my 1 child has disowned me as his Mother and will not allow me to see or speak to my 1 grandchild now for almost 5 years and he is soon to be 15. It is a very tearful day and I keep praying, but I have not been answered although I do know that God works behind the scenes. That is my only hope. I will be 78 very soon this year and we never know what will happen day to day. My ex-husband had date-raped me 55 years ago before we were even married and 3 weeks later, I knew I was pregnant. The difficulty increases as my “DATE” when I told him just said well, just get an abortion. Problem solved. I said, Yes, but to you who is the devout Catholic, I am not getting an abortion. It is against my religion and I just could not do it.” I’m sorry, I can’t go on as I am just so upset and there is so much more to the story, that I just can’t write anymore. I hope all of you (incourage) women have a nice day and if you read this and have a minute sometime today and maybe think about me, could you please say a quick prayer for me? I love all of you…….Betsy B.
In Courage,
All women are moms in one way or another. Look at Proverbs 31:10-31 (Proverbs 31 Woman) Virtuous or Noble character means high moral principles or righteous. Her attributes: 1) Trusts in the Lord 2) has integrity 3) is a blessing to others
4) helps poor and needy 5) is not lazy works willingly & diligently Strength and honor are her clothing. She speaks kindness. That kind of woman is worth more than rubies. No price can be put on a person like that. God sees all woman as moms.
Happy Mother’s day to everyone!!
Blessings 🙂
Dearest heavenly Father, Giver & sustainer of Life & Author of relationships I storm Your throne room on behalf of my heavenly sibling, Betsy. You are aware of every detail of Betsy’s journey & heartaches & of the days to come. I thank You for the fact that You have given us the right, the invitation to come boldly to Your throne. I thank You that You hear our cries of heartbreak & intercession & praise. Overwhelm Betsy with Your goodness to offset all the heart wrenching details of her path. Be tangible to her & each of my heavenly sisters today who are hurting. Be the Comforter of All Comforts to each one. Lift their heads to see Your workings for their good & Your glory. Work to deepen faith roots in Your daughters & may we respond to our circumstances whether easy, hard or somewhere in between that non-believers would see You in truth & be spurred to accept You as Savior & Lord for themselves. May we be a blessing to those in our paths that we might point others to You as godly mothers tending her precious children. Be magnified in our hearts & minds & behavior. Be working in Betsy’s son’s heart that he might see the truths of his family dynamics & offer forgiveness & reconciliation. Work in her daughter-in-law & grandson’s hearts as well that this family & other fractured families might experience healing on every level most importantly spiritually. As the days & years of estrangement drag on increase Betsy’s belief that You are working behind the scenes & can heal her family & other families beyond what we ask & imagine. I watch expectantly for Your perfect timing & work in this family & others suffering disappointments & heartaches. It is in the name, power, authority & affection of Jesus I pray. Amen. Blessings (((0)))
Dear Ruth………………….God Bless You for your kind words that will encourage me. I am trying to get though the night now and maybe tomorrow I will feel better. Some friends say to just forget about him, but he is 55 hears old and was my dear son and I can’t understand at this point of my life, he would do this to me. Thank you for everything and you don’t even know me, but I really needed what you said. Love to you and have a Blessed Week ahead……………Betsy Basile