“Her children rise up and call her blessed;

Her husband also, and he praises her:”
— Proverbs 31:28

A Special Mother’s Day Dedication

Today, I want to make a special dedication to two mothers whom I thank God for deeply.

First, I want to honor my beloved wife of 30 years, who is now with the Lord Jesus Christ.

She was a God-fearing woman, full of faith, love, strength, and grace. Her life was a testimony of quiet faithfulness, and her children truly rise up and call her blessed. Though she is now in the presence of the Lord, her love, prayers, example, and faith continue to bear fruit in the lives of those she touched.

I thank God for her. I continue to praise and thank God for the years He gave us together, for the family He built through her, and for the blessing she was and still is to all of us.

Second, I want to honor my mother, who is still with us.

My mom has endured much for so long, yet she remains faithful. Her perseverance, strength, and continued trust in the Lord are a blessing and an encouragement. Through many seasons, she has kept going by the grace of God, and today I thank the Lord for her life, her endurance, and her faithfulness.

On this Mother’s Day, I give thanks to God for both of these women.

One is now with the Lord Jesus.

One remains with us.

Both are deeply loved.

Both are gifts from God.

And both are worthy of honor.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:”
— Proverbs 31:28

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A Mother’s Day Reflection on Proverbs 31:28

 

Mother’s Day gives us an opportunity to pause and honor one of the most precious gifts God has placed in the home: a faithful, loving, self-sacrificing mother.

 

Proverbs 31:28 says, “Her children rise up and call her blessed.” That is a powerful statement. It is not simply describing a woman who was admired in public or praised by strangers. It is describing a woman whose faithfulness was recognized by those who knew her best.

 

Her own children rose up and called her blessed.

 

That matters.

 

Because children see the unseen things. They see the long days, the quiet sacrifices, the tears, the prayers, the patience, the correction, the meals, the laundry, the encouragement, the sleepless nights, and the steady love that keeps showing up again and again.

 

A faithful mother may not always feel noticed. She may not always feel appreciated. She may wonder if the daily labor matters. But Scripture reminds us that God sees what others may overlook.

 

A Mother’s Labor Is Often Hidden, but Never Forgotten by God

 

Much of a mother’s work is done quietly.

 

It is done in kitchens, bedrooms, hospital rooms, car rides, late-night conversations, early-morning routines, and countless ordinary moments that may never be recorded anywhere on earth.

 

But they are not forgotten by God.

 

The Lord sees every act of love done in faith. He sees the mother who prays when no one else knows. He sees the mother who keeps going when she is weary. He sees the mother who carries burdens in silence. He sees the mother who teaches her children truth, even when the world is pulling them in another direction.

 

A godly mother’s influence often reaches far beyond what she can see in the moment.

 

Her words may come back years later.

Her prayers may bear fruit long after they were prayed.

Her example may become a testimony her children do not fully appreciate until they are older.

 

That is why Proverbs 31:28 is so beautiful. There comes a time when the children rise up and recognize the blessing that was right in front of them.

 

“Her Children Rise Up”

 

The phrase “rise up” carries the idea of standing to honor her.

 

This is more than a casual compliment. It is recognition. It is gratitude. It is honor given where honor is due.

 

For many mothers, this honor may not come immediately. Children do not always understand the weight their mothers carry. They do not always appreciate discipline, sacrifice, or the daily faithfulness required to nurture a home.

 

But maturity often brings perspective.

 

As children grow older, they begin to see what they could not see before. They begin to understand the cost of love. They begin to recognize the strength, wisdom, patience, and grace that shaped them.

 

And then, by God’s grace, they rise up and call her blessed.

 

“And Call Her Blessed”

 

To call a mother blessed is to recognize that she has been a blessing.

 

It does not mean she was perfect. No mother is. Every mother needs grace, just as every child does.

 

But Proverbs 31 is not holding up sinless perfection. It is honoring faithful character. It is honoring a woman who feared the Lord, served her household, used wisdom, worked diligently, and poured herself out for the good of others.

 

A blessed mother is not blessed because life was easy.

 

She is blessed because God was faithful.

She is blessed because her labor mattered.

She is blessed because her influence endured.

She is blessed because the Lord used her love, instruction, correction, and care to shape lives.

 

The Greatest Gift a Mother Can Give

 

The greatest gift a mother can give her children is not wealth, comfort, popularity, or success.

The greatest gift is pointing them to the Lord.

 

A mother who teaches her children to fear God, trust His Word, and rest in His grace gives them something this world can never provide.

 

Proverbs 31:30 says:

 

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.”
— Proverbs 31:30

 

That is the heart of the passage.

 

The woman in Proverbs 31 is not praised merely because she was busy, capable, or productive. She is praised because she feared the Lord.

 

Her strength flowed from her faith.

Her wisdom flowed from her reverence for God.

Her love flowed from something deeper than human ability.

 

That is what makes a godly mother so precious. She is not simply raising children for this life. She is pointing them to eternal truth.

 

For the Mother Who Feels Weary Today

 

Mother’s Day can be joyful, but it can also be emotional.

 

Some mothers feel appreciated today. Others feel forgotten.

Some are surrounded by children and grandchildren. Others are grieving distance, loss, conflict, or silence.

Some are rejoicing. Others are carrying pain no one sees.

 

If you are a weary mother today, be encouraged: your labor in the Lord is not wasted.

 

God sees your faithfulness.

God knows your tears.

God hears your prayers.

God remembers what others forget.

 

Even when appreciation is delayed, even when gratitude is not spoken, even when the fruit is not yet visible, the Lord is faithful.

 

You may not see today what God is doing through your life, but do not measure your worth by one day, one response, or one season.

 

A mother’s influence is often like seed planted deep in the soil. It may take time to appear, but God is able to bring forth fruit in His time.

 

For the Children: Rise Up and Call Her Blessed

 

Proverbs 31:28 is also a reminder to children.

 

Honor should not be postponed.

Gratitude should not be assumed.

Love should not remain unspoken.

 

If your mother is still with you, thank God for her. Tell her what she means to you. Honor her with your words. Acknowledge the sacrifices she made. Thank her for the prayers, the patience, the correction, the comfort, and the love.

 

If your mother is no longer here, thank God for the good she poured into your life. Remember the ways the Lord used her. Honor her memory by walking in truth, gratitude, and faith.

 

If your relationship with your mother is painful or complicated, Proverbs 31:28 can still remind you that honor is precious in God’s sight. Sometimes honor is expressed with gratitude. Sometimes it is expressed through forgiveness. Sometimes it is expressed by refusing bitterness and entrusting the pain to the Lord.

 

A Mother’s Faithfulness Points Us to God’s Grace

 

No mother can carry the weight of perfection. That burden belongs to no one but Christ.

 

Mothers need grace.

Children need grace.

Families need grace.

And that is why the gospel matters even on Mother’s Day.

 

The deepest hope for every home is not human strength, but the grace of God. Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). 

Through Christ alone by faith alone, believers have forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life.

 

A faithful mother may bless her children deeply, but even the best mother can only point her children to the Savior.

 

Christ alone saves.

Christ alone gives eternal life.

Christ alone is the sure foundation for every weary heart and every broken home.

 

Final Encouragement

 

Today, we honor mothers.

 

We honor the mothers who are still serving.

We honor the mothers who are tired.

We honor the mothers who are grieving.

We honor the mothers whose children now rise up and call them blessed.

We honor the mothers who may not hear those words today, but whose faithfulness is fully known by God.

 

And we give thanks to the Lord for every mother who has loved, prayed, sacrificed, taught, corrected, encouraged, and endured.

 

“Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her.”
— Proverbs 31:28

 

May every mother be encouraged today.

 

Your labor matters.

Your prayers matter.

Your love matters.

 

And most of all, God sees.