17 Mothers Day Bible Verses

Pastors and leaders: Are you preparing a sermon or devotional for Mother’s Day?

In many churches, Mother’s Day ranks as the second-highest attended Sunday of the year, right after Easter. It’s an excellent opportunity to:

• Share a message of Jesus Christ with grace,
• Plant gospel seeds that God can grow over time, and
• Review your church hospitality practices to welcome new and returning guests well.

As you prepare, here are 17 Bible verses for Mother’s Day that can inspire your sermon, devotional, or social media posts celebrating moms and families.

Bible Verses for Mother’s Day

Philippians 1:2-3 – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God upon every remembrance of you. ~

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous; is not proud; is not conceited; does not act foolishly; is not selfish; is not easily provoked to anger; keeps no record of wrongs; takes no pleasure in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. ~

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of a good report – if there is any virtue and if there is any praise- think on these things. ~

Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise – that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life. ~

Proverbs 22:6 Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. ~

Proverbs 23:25 May she who gave you birth be happy. ~

Proverbs 11:16 A kindhearted woman gains respect. ~

Proverbs 5:18 So be happy with your wife, and find joy with the woman you married. ~

Proverbs 18:22 Find a wife and you find a good thing, it shows the Lord is good to you. ~

Psalm 139:13 You made all of the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. ~

1 Peter 3:4 You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. ~

Psalm 127:3 Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. ~

1 Peter 4:8 Keep your love for one another at full strength, because love covers a multitude of sins. ~

Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you. ~

Psalm 139:13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. ~

Proverbs 14:1 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. ~

Of course, Proverbs 31:10-12 and 25-31

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm all the days of her life.

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.

Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Quick Review for Mother’s Day Preparation

• Will your church be ready for the increase in visitors? Use this moment to evaluate your hospitality and greeter ministries.
• Take a fresh look at 7 Ways to Prepare Your Church for Mother’s Day to fine-tune your welcome experience that will support your message.
• Remember that some guests have sensitivities to fresh flowers. If you want to give a gift, condsider a different option.

Next Step:

If you’re shaping your service or devotional, pair this list with Mother’s Day Church Greetings That Honor All Mothers for words that express care and grace.

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