“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
Celebrating Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on the incredible worth and profound influence of a woman of excellence in our lives. The book of Proverbs speaks highly of such a woman: Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30). This verse not only honors the virtuous qualities that transcend physical attributes but encourages all to value the inner beauty that stems from a deep reverence for God.
Consider the analogy of a lighthouse standing firm amidst raging seas; it serves as a beacon of guidance and safety. Similarly, a mother’s wisdom and love guide her family through life’s tumultuous waves towards safe shores. Her unwavering faith acts as their compass, steering them towards righteousness and strength in times of uncertainty.
Proverbs 22:4 says, “The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth, honor, and life.”
The story of Hannah in the Bible exemplifies a woman of excellence with an unrelenting faith. Despite enduring years of heartache and frustration over her inability to bear children, Hannah’s steadfast trust in God ultimately led to her blessings beyond measure – Samuel, a prophet who would one day anoint kings. Her story teaches us about perseverance, prayerful reliance on God’s timing, and how true excellence lies in unwavering faith and patience.
This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate by acknowledging these remarkable women in our lives for their resilience and teaching them to nurture those within their immediate care and anyone they touch. “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praised her.” (Proverbs 31:28). Indeed, the legacy of a woman who fosters love, faithfulness, and fearlessness paints her as an emblem of excellence whose value is far above jewels or any worldly accolade. Amen. Proverbs 31:29 says, “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all.” Amen.
Prayer for the Day!
Almighty and Everlasting God, we come before Your throne of grace with humble hearts, lifting up every mother who nurtures and cares for her family with selfless love. From the dawn of creation, You have instilled in them a strength that endures the trials of life and a love that knows no bounds. We ask that You shower each mother today with Your unfailing blessings, wrapping them in Your divine protection and guiding them with Your wisdom.
