The Heart Of A Mother

Whether you’re a biological mom, a spiritual mom, a bonus mom, or someone who’s poured love into others like a mom—this is for you. Motherhood is a journey of late nights, big hugs, tiny socks, and incredible grace. So, let’s spend this morning honoring the heart of a mother.

Let’s get started by focusing our eyes on the Lord and facing the day with faith. Our scripture for today is Proverbs 31:25–29 (NLT): "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. 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. Her husband praises her: ‘There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!’”

There’s one thing that defines every mother, and that is love. Whether it’s the way she kisses a scraped knee or cheers from the bleachers, a mother’s love is strong, fierce, and unforgettable.

Moms don’t always have the answers, but they’re always there. And sometimes, that’s what sticks with us the most—the simple act of showing up. There’s a kind of security in knowing Mom is in your corner.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the funny side of motherhood—like how moms can find anything we’ve lost in 10 seconds flat, or how their purses double as emergency kits, snack bars, and mini pharmacies.

True to this day, my teens ask me to hold their stuff, if I have a snack, or if I can find whatever it is they’ve “lost.”

I sometimes see it as though they’re growing and becoming more independent—but maybe they still need Mom from time to time. Helping them is something I’ll never stop doing, and probably something they’ll never grow out of.

Often, we as moms can feel unappreciated and worn out. But I want to encourage you today—though Mother’s Day was yesterday and we’re doing all the things every day—you’re doing more than you know. Every hug, every prayer, every family meal matters. And if no one’s told you lately, you’re doing a great job.

Just keep pressing into the calling that God has put on your life to be a mom, and always pray for and love your kids, no matter their age.

Let’s talk about the strength of a mother. And I’m not just talking about the ability to carry a toddler, groceries, and a diaper bag all at once! I mean the deeper strength—how we as mothers carry so much and still persevere.

Moms carry burdens we never see. They pray for us when we don’t even know we need it. That kind of strength doesn’t always whisper.

You know your mom is strong when she can wrangle a car seat while still answering a work email. Superpowers, I tell you.

My daughter is always amazed by how I can touch hot things when cooking… she says I have “Mom powers” and the “Mom touch.” Though it seems silly, I think our kids see us so differently than we see ourselves—and that changes so much of who I am.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you could only see yourself as others see you?” I’m sure if we just listen and pay attention to what our kids say and do, we’ll get a good glimpse of how they see us.

Our scripture for today is Proverbs 31:25–29 (NLT): "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future..."

I have a friend who is a single mom, and I see her posts of how she works two jobs at times and still makes it to all three of her boys’ events. Moms like that don’t just raise kids—they raise warriors.

Those boys are so lucky to have such a devoted mom. And to all of you raising kids, whether you have a spouse or not—know that you are seen. Your devotion and love are amazing.

Moms, if you’re tired today, just know this: God sees you. You are not invisible. Your strength may be quiet, but it’s mighty. Keep going.

Now let’s talk about what lasts far beyond this weekend—the legacy mothers leave behind. It’s not in the fancy gifts or perfect dinners, but in the values, the faith, and the love they pass on.

There are so many generational things we do that are passed down from our great-grandmothers to our grandmothers, to our mothers—and now we’re passing those on.

Like family traditions, our values and faith carry through our kids. Those are the important things to pass on.

Timothy in the Bible had a strong faith, and Paul said it started with his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5).

Never underestimate the power of a praying mom.

Our scripture for today is Proverbs 31:25–29 (NLT): "Her children stand and bless her... 'You surpass them all!’”

Every time one of my grandmothers sent me a card, she used to write a scripture in it. My other grandmother would write her prayers out for each of her grandchildren. That’s a legacy. That’s love. And that is something I will always remember—their faith and how much they wanted their grandchildren to have a relationship with God as well.

Now, I pray the same things over my kids: that no matter what I teach them, what they remember is that I constantly worked on my relationship with God—and because of that, they understand its importance, too.

To every woman out there who loves like a mother—thank you. What you do matters, and what you leave behind will echo for generations. You’re not just raising children; you’re raising world changers.

I just want to say thank you to all the moms. You inspire us, challenge us, comfort us, and teach us what unconditional love looks like. Happy Mother’s Day—keep rising, keep shining, and know that your love makes a difference.