Bible Verses for Mother's Day
Beautiful KJV scriptures to honor mothers on Mother's Day — for cards, church services, and social media.
Mothers hold a sacred place in Scripture and in life. From Eve, the 'mother of all living,' to Mary, who bore the Son of God, the Bible honors the selfless love, strength, and faith of mothers. Mother's Day is an opportunity to celebrate these qualities with God's Word. These KJV scriptures are perfect for Mother's Day cards, church services, social media tributes, and heartfelt conversations that go beyond flowers and gifts to acknowledge the spiritual impact of a godly mother.
Beautiful KJV scriptures to honor mothers on Mother's Day — for cards, church services, and social media.
"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all." — Proverbs 31:28-29 (KJV)
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A 7-Day Mother's Day Reading Pack
For mothers, and for anyone honouring one — including those for whom the day is hard.
10 pages · US Letter · one verse and devotion prompt per day, writing space, the rest of the verse collection, and a closing prayer. No signup.
A 7-Day Mother's Day Reading Pack
For mothers, and for anyone honouring one — including those for whom the day is hard.
How to use this pack
- Read one page a day in the week before Mother's Day.
- Day five is written for those grieving or without children; do not skip it.
- Churches may reprint this pack freely for a women's ministry.
- Day 1
Honour
Proverbs 31:28-29Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.Proverbs 31:28-29 (KJV)
Prompt: Honour thy father and thy mother is a command with a promise. What does honouring look like at the age you are now?
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- Day 2
A mother's faith
Proverbs 31:25-26Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.Proverbs 31:25-26 (KJV)
Prompt: Timothy's faith came through his mother and grandmother. Who passed faith to you, and have you ever said so?
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- Day 3
Strength and dignity
Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
Prompt: Proverbs 31 is a poem, not a performance review. Which line would you like said of you, and which one exhausts you?
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- Day 4
Weariness
Isaiah 66:13As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.Isaiah 66:13 (KJV)
Prompt: Mothers rarely admit tiredness. Where are you running empty, and what would help this week?
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- Day 5
When the day hurts
Exodus 20:12Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Prompt: For those grieving a mother, longing for a child, or estranged: what do you need to say to God today that you cannot say at church?
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- Day 6
Mothering others
Proverbs 1:8-9My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.Proverbs 1:8-9 (KJV)
Prompt: Who is God asking you to mother who is not your child?
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- Day 7
Blessing spoken
2 Timothy 1:5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)
Prompt: Write a blessing for a mother in your life and send it before Sunday.
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Closing prayer
Father, thank you for the women who raised, fed, prayed for, and put up with us. Strengthen the weary ones and comfort those for whom this day is a wound. Amen.
Proverbs 31:28-29
The highest praise for a mother
"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."Read in context
Proverbs 31:25-26
A mother's strength and wisdom
"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."Read in context
Proverbs 22:6
A mother's faithful instruction
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."Read in context
Isaiah 66:13
God compares His comfort to a mother's
"As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem."Read in context
Exodus 20:12
The commandment to honor your mother
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."Read in context
Proverbs 1:8-9
A mother's teaching is beautiful
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck."Read in context
2 Timothy 1:5
A mother's legacy of faith
"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."Read in context
Psalm 127:3
Children as God's gift to mothers
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."Read in context
Proverbs 31:10
A mother's immeasurable value
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."Read in context
1 Samuel 1:27-28
Hannah's prayer of dedication
"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord."Read in context
Why These Verses Matter
Mother's Day verses honor the role that God Himself designed and celebrates. Proverbs 31:28 says 'her children arise up, and call her blessed' — a beautiful model for honoring mothers with words. Isaiah 66:13 reveals that God's comfort is compared to a mother's comfort, elevating motherhood to reflect a divine attribute.
How to Use These Verses
- •Proverbs 31:28-29 is the classic Mother's Day verse for cards and church bulletins
- •Isaiah 66:13 is powerful for sermons comparing God's comfort to a mother's love
- •Use 2 Timothy 1:5 to honor grandmothers and multi-generational faith
- •Proverbs 31:25-26 makes a beautiful social media graphic or framed gift
- •1 Samuel 1:27-28 is especially meaningful for mothers who prayed for their children
A Prayer for Mother's Day Verses
"Gracious Father, we thank Thee for the gift of mothers. For their tireless love, their quiet sacrifices, and their faithful prayers, we are grateful. Bless every mother today with joy, rest, and the assurance that her labor in the Lord is not in vain. Comfort those who are mourning their mothers, and strengthen those walking the difficult road of motherhood. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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