Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA

A Mother’s Love is Endless…

As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I invite each of us to pause and truly reflect on a Mother’s love.

Mothers carry within them a divine reflection of God’s own love. What many call “a mother’s intuition” is often the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit, whispering wisdom, offering mothers guidance, and nudging toward truth as they lead and care for others.

So today, on this Mother’s Day, let us honor the women who have mothered biologically, spiritually, and emotionally. Let us thank God for watching over us through their hands, their prayers, and their sacrifices. Because a mother’s love is not just a feeling but a reflection of God’s own heart.

When we look to Scripture, we find a powerful image of enduring love in Mary, the mother of Jesus.  As she stood at the foot of the cross, watching her firstborn suffer and die, her love did not waver (John 19:25-27).  Even in the agony of loss, her love remained steadfast.  It was a love that honored His final wishes—a love that carried her forward into John’s care, just as Jesus asked.  That’s the kind of love that transcends pain, death, and time itself.

We also see this kind of love in Timothy’s life. Paul speaks of the sincere faith that first lived in Timothy’s grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5). That faith, passed down through generations, was rooted in love. There is no greater expression of love than imparting faith to someone, to plant the seeds of hope and truth in their heart. This, too, is why a mother’s love is endless: because it lives on in the hearts of those she touches.

Let us acknowledge that the journey of motherhood is not the same for everyone.  Some have experienced the profound joy of being a mother, while others have faced challenges, pain, or loss along the way.  Some have lost their mothers.  Some have given birth; others have received this love or guidance from a mother figure.  Regardless of the path taken, one truth remains: a mother’s love endures, affirms, and lifts us.  This wonderful love inspires us and gives us joy and laughter.  It lingers and lives in our hopes and dreams.

And that kind of love is endless.

Have a Happy and Wonderful Mother‘s Day!