This devotional is dedicated to all you Christian women determined to raise godly children according to the Holy Bible. You Mothers that deny yourselves the sins of the world and put God’s Word first in order to be a living example of the virtuous woman in all you say and do (Titus 2:3-5). You women are the true definition of the woman of grace and purpose. You complete your assignment of motherhood with godly pride and love. You birth and develop men and women of God who become good citizens and a blessing to the Kingdom of God (Proverbs 22:6). Your legacy is the fruit of your womb and for this you can claim your victory and crown in Jesus.
This priceless position may not be so popular today with all of the misinformation about motherhood that bombards us every day. However, without the guidance and love of a nurturing mother children continue to go astray. These ill equip children fill the jails, experience premature deaths and bring harm to themselves and others.
Children need the loving training that only good parents can offer. For this reason, we take the time to celebrate and give honor to the wonderful mothers in our lives who strive to be women of godly principle and compassion. Thank you for being our mentors of the Word of God (Second Timothy 3:15). We love you all!
The definition of a mother is a female who gives birth to a child; gives rise to the child and provides protective care over the child. The Scriptures give us a worthy description of a godly mother that each Christian female should earnestly imitate. This description of an excellent wife and mother is recorded in the Book of Proverbs.
Proverbs 31:25-30:
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; and she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
26 She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
27 She looks well to how things go in her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired); her husband also, and he praises her, saying,
29 Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.
30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshipping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised. (From the Amplified Study Bible Translation)