A MOTHER’S DAY DEVOTIONAL- May 11, 2025
Song- God’s Family
Prayer- “Dear Heavenly Father, we approach you in humble thanks for your wisdom in giving us the wonderful blessing of our godly mothers. We pray that our love and appreciation for them will always be evident through our words, actions and thoughts. As we fix our attention this evening on the words of this devotional time, may we be strengthened in resolve to give honor, love and respect to all those who hold the position of motherhood. This is our prayer in your Son’s name.”
THANKING GOD FOR GODLY MOTHERS
Mothers face trials, stresses, fears, hopes, happiness and joy!
You have touched us forever and are a blessing.
THE BIBLE ON RESPECTING MOTHERHOOD
Genesis 28:7-Did Jacob obeyed his father and mother equally. Yes No
Exodus 20:2- The Law taught to honor both mother and father. Yes No
Proverbs 31:1- From whom did Lemuel receive his wisdom? ____________
Ephesians 6:2- Paul says to honor both father and mother. Yes No
Who defines the role of motherhood, God or society?
How has the world’s view of motherhood changed over the years?
How does the Bible view the position motherhood?
BIBLICAL MOTHERS WHO INFLUENCED THE WORLD.
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:6-7, 18) What did Hannah do to show her love and trust in God? How did she act upon her love for Samuel? Why is sacrifice such a necessary part of a mother’s life today?
Mary (Matthew 1:18-21) What qualities of Mary exemplify what motherhood should look like today? What feelings do you imagine she felt during Jesus’ childhood, His ministry and at the cross?
Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5) What is Eunice credited with doing for Timothy’s spiritual development? How can mothers transmit family values? What challenges may have faced Eunice in this goal?
ENCOURAGING OUR GODLY MOTHERS
Read Judges 14:2-3. List challenges Samson’s mom may’ve had raising him.
Read Exodus 1:17-20. How does Jochebed stand out as a righteous mother.
What memories of your mother continue to influence you today?
What do mothers need today? How could you help provide that for them?
A WORD OF GRATITUDE FOR OUR MOTHERS- James W. Farris
One day each year, we set aside a special day to recognize the beauty of mother. As Christians, we realize the importance of always giving honor to whom honor is due. (Romans 13:7) For this reason, we do not want to only honor our mothers one day per year. Instead, we always want to remember how tireless you are in offering encouragement to your children. Your energy seems limitless, yet you receive no vacation, salary or instruction manual and there is no end to your work. We know you are special and want to give you this special recognition, in honor of your endless dedication. On this day, we thank God for the blessing of Mother. If you share with other women in a unique sisterhood called motherhood, we thank you and honor you.
The entire Bible elevates the position of motherhood to a status of greatness. (Genesis 28:7, Proverbs 31, Ephesians 6:2) Though lauded in God’s Word, our world often belittles and degrades the concept of “motherhood.” Truthfully though, we will not allow society to define what a mother is since the definition should be a biblical one. God’s Word paints a lovely picture of mothers. She has great duty and possesses godly beauty which grows more precious with each year.
We know mothers deserve recognition and appreciation for persevering through hardships, seeking the best for their children. Many great biblical mothers showing their influential power to molding the future. In I Samuel 1-2 we read about Hannah, a barren woman who desired a child so much she would dedicate him to God from his youth. Hannah’s example teaches us that loving God is a foundation for loving a family. Each Gospel tells us about Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose moral and spiritual purity found favor in God’s eyes. Even when few others would do so, Mary stood by her son, loyally believing in Him. What a lesson on the power of positive encouragement. Finally, consider the example of Eunice in 2 Timothy 1:5. She had the power to guide and lead Timothy to the Lord even when Timothy’s own father did not. Mothers have the power to transmit family values and teach faith. Mothers, you have power beyond this temporary life and eternal benefits await the Godly mother after this life is over.
When we finally take time out of a hectic lifestyle and pause to think about it, we will see there is never a more beautiful or more glorious person created than mom. We are thankful to God for our lovely mothers who have willingly dedicated themselves to serve Him all their years. For our new mothers, we pray for the future of your family. For you mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, we applaud your work and thank you for all you continue to do. May God bless the Central church of Christ and all of those who seek to be godly mothers.
A VIRTUOUS MOTHER- Proverbs 31:25-31
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
