As we celebrated Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I was reminded of the quiet strength and tender love that so often flows through the lives of the women who raise us, nurture us, and shape us. Whether you’re a mother, a grandmother, a spiritual mother, or a woman who’s poured herself into the lives of others—your love leaves a lasting legacy.

Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 31:28 (KJV): “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” A godly mother reflects the very heart of Christ—selfless, steadfast, and deeply rooted in grace.

Mother’s Day is also a beautiful reminder of the quiet strength, sacrificial love, and unshakable faith that define motherhood. As we honored the women who have shaped our lives personally, it’s also a fitting time to reflect on the mothers of the Bible—women whose stories still speak life and hope into our hearts today.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is perhaps the most well-known mother in Scripture. Her humble “yes” to God changed the course of history. Chosen to carry the Savior of the world, she walked a path of faith that wasn’t easy. She pondered deep things in her heart, fled with her family to protect her child, and ultimately stood at the foot of the cross as He gave His life. Mary’s story reminds us that motherhood is often a journey of both deep joy and deep surrender.

Hannah, the mother of Samuel, teaches us about persistent prayer and surrender. Longing for a child, she poured out her soul before the Lord and promised to give her son back to God. When her prayer was answered, she kept her promise. Her faith was bold, her trust unwavering—and God used her son in powerful ways.

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, risked everything to protect her son from Pharaoh’s decree. Her courage and ingenuity saved a life that God would use to deliver a nation. Behind Moses’ strength was a mother who dared to believe in God’s plan, even when she had to let go.

Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, waited many years to become a mother. When her miracle finally came, she rejoiced in God’s faithfulness. Her story is one of endurance and the unexpected joy that can come in the waiting.

And let us not forget Lois and Eunice, the grandmother and mother of Timothy, whose sincere faith helped shape the early church. Their quiet legacy proves that what we pass on in faith to our children can ripple through generations.

In the stories I write, I’m often drawn to women who are fiercely protective, who wrestle with fear and faith, and who stand strong in the face of darkness. Many of them are inspired by the women I know in real life—women who have prayed over their children in the middle of the night, who’ve chosen forgiveness in the face of pain, who’ve sacrificed their comfort for the sake of love.

Though you may not feel it at times, mothers, what you do matters. The prayers you whisper, the stories you pass down, the faith you live out loud—these are seeds of eternity planted in the lives around you.

I hope you felt celebrated and cherished this past Sunday and every day—and may you know that your legacy is woven into God’s story in a way only He can write.

With love,
Mary