Throughout the Bible, we read about godly mothers who raised their children to love, honor, and serve God. Mothers like Jochebed, Elizabeth, and Mary raised sons who ministered to and led God’s people. Mothers in the Bible were committed, hardworking, and resourceful. They willingly did the work that was before them.

“She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands.” – Proverbs 31:13

BIBLE VERSES ABOUT GODLY MOTHERS

• “For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.” – 1 Samuel 1:27
• “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.” – Proverbs 31:25
• “She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.” – Proverbs 31:27
• “As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” – Isaiah 66:13
• “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” – Proverbs 31:26

GODLY MOTHER QUOTES

• “What is a godly mother? A godly mother is one who loves the Lord her God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then passionately, consistently, and unrelentingly teaches her child to do the same.” – Elizabeth George
• “No man is poor who has a Godly mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.” – Billy Graham
• “Those who think that a woman detained at home by her little family is doing nothing, think the reverse of what is true. Scarcely can the godly mother quit her home for a place of worship; but dream not that she is lost to the work of the church; far from it, she is doing the best possible service for her Lord. Mothers, the godly training of your offspring is your first and most pressing duty.” – Charles Spurgeon
• “The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” – Henry Ward Beecher
• “In the absence of Biblical conviction, moms will go the way of the culture.” – Sally Clarkson
• “In the absence of a loving home, children will go the way of the culture.” – Sally Clarkson
• “Next to God, the mother’s power for good is the strongest known on earth. Her smile, her encouragement, may be an inspiring force. Her influence will reach on through time into eternity.” – Ellen White