30 Encouraging Bible Verses for Moms
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Motherhood is a gift, and at the same time one of the greatest responsibilities we have been given. The good news is, God’s Word is full of Bible verses for moms that encourage and guide us on this journey of motherhood.
30 Encouraging Bible Verses for Moms
1) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. – Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
We are not alone. He gives us strength and helps us. Trust in him.
2) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)
Love is more than a feeling we have; it’s something we do. These verses show us how to love our children well.
3) For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. – Psalm 30:5 (ESV)
Motherhood is hard at times, but God is faithful to restore our joy.
4) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Some days seem so long, but we only have our children under our care for a short time. May we remember to make the days and moments count.
5) For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” – Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)
I love this picture of God holding our hands. He is with us and helps us.
6) Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, – Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV)
God is doing more than shaping the hearts and character of our children; He is at work shaping our hearts too.
7) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
“He gently leads those that have young.” 💗
8) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Another reminder of how to love our children well.
9) As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. – Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)
God compares his comfort to that of a mother. What a privilege to be able to comfort our children as God comforts us!
10) I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
11) but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Philippians 4:13 and Isaiah 40:31 both remind us that God gives us the strength we need for the role he has given us.
12) Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)
Our job is to train them, the Spirit will lead them. Praise God for his faithfulness!
13) He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD! – Psalm 113:9 (ESV)
We’re called to be joyful mothers. Oh how I want my children to remember me as joyous.
14) Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. – Psalm 42:5 (NIV)
When it’s easy and when it’s hard, our hope should always and only be in Him.
15) Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. – Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
A sweet reminder that our children are a gift from God.
16) but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. – 1 Peter 3:4 (ESV)
The influence we could have on our children by living out a gentle and quiet spirit before them.
17) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
This verse goes well with a quote that I love: “Don’t let yourself become so concerned with raising a good kid, that you forget you already have one.” ~ Glennon Melton
Notice the things your children are doing right and let them and others know.
18) and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, – Titus 2:4 (ESV)
We are called to love our children and husband.
19) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. – 3 John 1:4 (ESV)
When it comes down to it, does anything else even matter than knowing our children love God and walk with Him?
20) Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)
Praise God for the new opportunities each day brings!
21) But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. – Joshua 24:15b (ESV)
I love this verse, but it also makes me search my heart. Does my home represent a family that is serving the LORD? It reminds me to keep priorities where they should be.
22) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. – Proverbs 31:26-27 (NIV)
I need to post this verse in my home to remind me daily to watch my words and care diligently for my family and home.
23) And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
All the little things you do that you think no one sees, God sees. Do not grow weary. Do not give up.
24) Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. – Deuteronomy 4:9 (NIV)
As moms, we need to be walking closely with God and telling our children about His goodness and faithfulness.
25) You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. – Deuteronomy 6:7 (ESV)
We are called to teach our children about God’s character and His ways in our daily lives.
26) A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. – Proverbs 11:16 (NIV)
Are you kind to your children?
27) The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. – Proverbs 14:1 (NIV)
May we take this wise warning to heart and be diligent not to destroy our family with our words and actions.
28) since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. – Colossians 3:24 (NIV)
With each motherly task we do, no matter how big or how small, may we remember the One we are doing it for.
29) For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Sweet mama, you were created for a purpose. Take joy in living out your purpose as you care for your family.
30) Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. – Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)
It’s easy to become distracted and put our attention towards things that have no eternal value. When what truly matters is our focus being on the LORD and living for Him.
I hope this list of encouraging Bible verses for moms has blessed you. If you would like to post some of them as reminders around your home, be sure to grab the Encouragement for Moms printable below.
Do you have any encouraging Bible verses for moms that are dear to your heart? Share them with us in the comments.
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