“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Bible Verses About A Mother’s Love For Her Son
Proverbs 31:28 – A mother’s love is honored and cherished
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” – Proverbs 31:28
Isaiah 49:15 – God’s love mirrors a mother’s care
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” – Isaiah 49:15
Exodus 2:3 – The protection of a mother’s love
“But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.” – Exodus 2:3
Proverbs 1:8 – A mother’s guidance
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” – Proverbs 1:8
2 Timothy 1:5 – A mother’s faith is a legacy
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” – 2 Timothy 1:5
Psalm 139:13-14 – A mother’s love nurtures God’s creation
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:13-14
Luke 2:19 – A mother’s love reflects in treasured moments
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” – Luke 2:19
1 Kings 3:26 – The deep love of a mother
“The woman whose son was alive was filled with compassion for her son and said to the king, ‘Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don’t kill him!’” – 1 Kings 3:26
Matthew 23:37 – A mother’s longing to protect
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” – Matthew 23:37
Proverbs 4:3-4 – Guiding love through wisdom
“When I was a boy in my father’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, he taught me and said, ‘Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.'” – Proverbs 4:3-4
John 19:25-27 – A mother’s enduring care
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.'” – John 19:25-27
Titus 2:4-5 – Teaching younger ones through love
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands…” – Titus 2:4-5
Lamentations 3:22-23 – A mother’s love reflects God’s mercy
“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
Mark 10:16 – A mother’s affection shown with care
“And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” – Mark 10:16
James 1:17 – A mother’s love is a good gift
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…” – James 1:17
Hebrews 12:11 – Discipline from love
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11
Genesis 21:16 – A mother’s heartfelt anguish
“Then she went off and sat down about a bowshot away, for she thought, ‘I cannot watch the boy die.’ As she sat there, she began to sob.” – Genesis 21:16
Matthew 15:28 – A mother’s faith for her child
“Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed from that very hour.” – Matthew 15:28
Proverbs 31:30 – The worth of a loving mother
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30
Psalm 127:3 – Children as a heritage
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” – Psalm 127:3
Romans 12:10 – Love among family
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – God’s comfort passed through mothers
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles…” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Psalm 103:13 – A mother’s compassion
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” – Psalm 103:13
Luke 11:13 – Giving of good gifts
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” – Luke 11:13
Joshua 24:15 – A mother’s commitment to her family
“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15
Matthew 10:37 – Love that prioritizes relationships
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” – Matthew 10:37
Final Thoughts
A mother’s love is truly a beautiful gift. It’s filled with deep affection, endless support, and unwavering strength. Reflecting on the Bible verses shared, we see that such love mirrors the healing and compassionate nature of God’s love. As we think of how mothers nurture children, we also appreciate how significant their role is in shaping faith and values in a family. This bond is not only vital for personal growth for the child but also serves as a strong foundation for love and faith within our families.
These verses remind us of the beautiful and important connection between a mother and her son, highlighting lessons of faith, love, and compassion throughout. I encourage you to reflect on these scriptures and explore more topics to understand and appreciate the love of God and family even better.
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