Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise),
Ephesians 6:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.2.NASB1995
Today many will take time to honor their mother on this designated “Mother’s Day”.
Mothers sacrifice for their families out of love and care for them.
[15] She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.
[18] She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.
[21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
[25-28] Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, . . .
Proverbs 31:15, 18, 21, 25-28 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.31.15-28.NASB1995
There are also the Mothers who are not blood related.
Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.” But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Matthew 12:47-50 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.12.47-50.NASB1995
There is the mentor, those godly women who “mother” younger women. The nursery worker, school teacher. The mother who adopted, the mother of foster kids. And so many more.
God bless your Mother’s Day!
🌹How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. . .
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine Within your house, Your children like olive plants Around your table. . .
Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
Psalms 128:1, 3, 6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.128.1-6.NASB1995
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org