Main Thought
Mothers are a gift from God! Every woman who becomes a mother makes physical and emotional sacrifices. Most mothers continue on to make countless sacrifices for their children in love. It is God’s desire that a mother’s love point us back to His own unconditional, and sacrificial, love. We are to honor our mothers (and even mother figures), just as Christ honored Mary on the cross by ensuring her well-being and care. We should also respond to being loved unconditionally by loving those around us.
Main Passages
13 As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
- Isaiah 66:13
12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
- Exodus 20:12
25 But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
- John 19:25-27
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
- 1 Peter 4:8
Discussion
- Share a story of a sacrifice that your mother, or that a mother figure, made for you. What happened, and how did that shape who you have become?
- We can experience God’s unconditional love, regardless of our relational standing with our earthly mothers. How does God’s love impact you?
- Think of a practical way in which you can demonstrate unconditional, sacrificial love to those around you. Please share.