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 1:5NIV
Mother’s Day weekend invites us to celebrate the women who not only shape our faith but also shape our lives. Mothers and grandmothers pour into their families. They are the backbone of the family unit. The glue that sticks everyone together. In 2 Timothy, Paul honors Lois and Eunice, whose sincere faith was passed down to Timothy, nurturing his calling. Mothers, grandmothers, and spiritual mentors plant seeds of faith through their prayers, teachings, and examples.
Even if the father is a preacher and has a full-time pulpit, the mother or grandmother will still normally be the one to teach her children and grandchildren the gospel. A mother will do her utmost to ensure that she passes down her faith and beliefs, just as Lois and Eunice passed down their sincere faith to young Timothy.
A mother’s legacy isn’t always in grand gestures but in quiet moments—bedtime prayers, shared Bible stories, or steadfast trust in God during trials. Think of a mother figure in your life: perhaps a mom who modeled forgiveness, a grandmother who sang hymns through hardship, or a mentor who prayed for your growth. Their faith, like Lois and Eunice’s, ripples across generations, pointing us to Christ.
As we prepare for Mother’s Day, take a moment to reflect on how these women have shaped your relationship with God. Their love reflects His, nurturing us to grow in faith. Even when they falter, their sincere devotion inspires us to persevere. Today, let’s honor them by embracing the faith they’ve shared and passing it forward, trusting God to water the seeds they’ve sown.
Heavenly Father, thank You for mothers and grandmothers who mold and shape the lives of their children and grandchildren. Thank you for my own mother. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.