A Prayer for Mothers

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” Isaiah 66:13

We do worship You, our Father, and in our worship, we give You our thanks. We thank You, not only for our mothers and grandmothers but for all the women who have filled that role.

We remember those who are now deceased, who helped shape our lives, who taught us faithfully, and who enduringly loved us. Thank You for the contribution of fine women all over the world who live lives dedicated to Your service, to their families, to their extended families. Thank you for each one. You have written in Your word that their “worth is far above jewels.”

Thank You for the tenderness and compassion mothers contribute to a world that is cold and raw and careless and harsh. Thank You for their affirmation and words of affection in the midst of a society bent on high achievement, self-serving goals, and short=sighted pursuits. Thank You for their hours of investment in others. Thank You for their contribution to You in the work of the church down through centuries. Thank You for using women, through the ages, to improve their homes, their families, and others’ lives. Thank you for their vision, for their strength of character. Most of all, for their hearts, tender to You and affectionate towards those they love.

Dear Father, so many of these represent Your wisdom which is, as You have written, more precious than silver- better than gold. In light of that, we rededicate ourselves to Your work, to Your service, and to those who need our love. We commit our future to You for however many months, or years You may give us. May we faithfully and relentlessly serve the Master.

In the name of the Savior, we pray. Amen

See also: Exodus 20:12; Proverbs 6:20; Proverbs 20:20; Proverbs 30:17.

Source: The Prayers of Charles (Chuck).R.Swindoll, Volume 2.