May 10, 2026
Message

Perhaps the most well-known passage of Scripture dealing with motherhood is found in Proverbs 31.  This morning, I want to call your attention to verse twenty-eight, which says: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:” [Proverbs 31:28, NKJV]  While Mother’s Day is not explicitly a Christian holiday, this verse is the inspiration behind honoring our mothers, nonetheless.  In the rush of a typical morning—the hunt for missing shoes, the packing of lunches, and the juggling of schedules—it is easy to feel like motherhood is a series of “small things”.  We often look for God in the grand gestures or the mountaintop experiences, yet the Bible reminds us that He is the Architect of the everyday.  The noble things mentioned in in the Book of Proverbs are not always grand public achievements.  Often, they are the quiet choices: choosing patience when you are exhausted, offering a kind word when you are frustrated, and showing up day after day.  In 2026, as our world moves faster than ever, the most radical act of faith a mother can perform is presence.  When you sit with a child in their sorrow or celebrate a tiny victory, you are reflecting the heart of a God who tends His flock like a shepherd and gathers the lambs in His arms [Isaiah 40:11].  Your daily work is not just a routine; it is a masterpiece of love in motion.  In spite of the business of the day, ladies, I encourage you to take five minutes of “sacred silence”.  Put down the phone, step away from the to-do list, and simply breathe.  Ask God to show you one way He has used your “small” acts of service to build something eternal in the lives of those you love.