Today, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we pause to honour the women whose hands have carried, nurtured, and guided us—mothers and mother figures who have shaped our lives with strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love. Whether biological, adoptive, spiritual, or communal, their presence is a gift from God, and today we give thanks for them all.
In Acts 9:36–43, we encounter a woman named Tabitha, also known as Dorcas. She is described as a disciple—one deeply rooted in her faith—and known for her acts of kindness and charity, especially to widows. When she dies, her community is devastated. They send urgently for Peter, not just to grieve, but because they believe something can still be done. As Peter enters the room, the widows show him the garments Tabitha had made, physical reminders of her care and compassion. Through prayer, Peter raises Tabitha from the dead—and with that miracle, her legacy of love continues.
Tabitha’s story reminds us that a mother’s work often lives beyond her years. The hands that sew, cook, cradle, discipline, and comfort, also leave behind memories, lessons, and love, that shape generations. Like Tabitha, many mothers lead lives of quiet, but powerful service—caring for others not for recognition, but out of love rooted in faith.
This story also honors the spiritual mothers among us: those women in the church or community who mentor, uplift, and nurture others with a heart like Christ’s. They may not have children of their own, but they leave indelible marks on the lives they touch.
In a world where the role of motherhood is often undervalued or taken for granted, we are reminded today, to see mothers through God’s eyes: as vital members of His kingdom who reflect His goodness in daily acts of love. Psalm 23 gives us a beautiful image of God’s care as that of a shepherd who leads, restores, comforts, and protects—qualities that so often mirror a mother’s heart.
Yet, today may not be joyful for everyone. Some are grieving the loss of a mother, some are walking the road of infertility or estrangement, and others may carry wounds from the past. To you, Scripture offers comfort: in Revelation 7:17, we are promised that “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” No pain is unnoticed, and no love offered is wasted.
As we reflect on this day, let us celebrate the women who have taught us to walk in faith, who have interceded for us in prayer, and who have loved us with a fierce, unrelenting grace. And for those who mother in less traditional ways—through teaching, mentoring, or simply being present—we thank you, too.
May we not only honour our mothers with words and flowers, but by living lives that reflect the faith, resilience, and love they poured into us.
Happy Mother’s Day—and may God continue to bless all who mother among us.
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