May 11, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Proverbs 31:28, “Her children rise up and call her blessed.”
What a beautiful promise for every mother! Today, the Lord is giving a divine counsel: your children should look up to you and say, “You are truly blessed.” But for that to happen, the Bible says a mother must be a virtuous woman, a wise and godly builder of her home.
Who are the children that will rise and call her blessed? The answer lies in Proverbs 31:10: “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies.” A virtuous woman is rare and precious. Verse 11 continues, “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain.” This passage is not just about being good; it’s about being wise, faithful, hardworking, and spiritually grounded.
A virtuous woman wakes up early to provide food for her family, attending to the needs of her husband, children, and even those who work in her home. She is both virtuous and wise—managing the home with care, assigning tasks, making wise purchases like a merchant ship, and even buying fields to develop her household. She is spiritually alert and practical in her responsibilities.
Even in the ministry of Jesus, many women served behind the scenes, faithfully building God’s kingdom. Spiritually strong and wise women are a blessing not only to their homes but also to the work of God. While men may earn, it is often the women who wisely manage the resources—saving, praying, investing, and securing the family’s future. This is the divine role of a mother. The Bible says, “He who finds such a woman finds something more valuable than rubies.”
If today you feel you’ve strayed—whether in your relationship with God, by being careless in your family duties, speaking negatively, or not supporting your husband—this is a call to turn back. Let us pray that every mother becomes a virtuous woman and a blessing to her family.
A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness
Sis. Shantha from Chennai shared a powerful testimony. For eight years after her marriage, she remained childless and faced much shame. One day, she attended the Anbarin Paathathil Oru Naal fasting meeting. At the end, when Brother Stephen prayed, he declared a prophetic word: “Let the closed womb be opened.” Miraculously, God honored that word. Medical tests confirmed she was pregnant, and by God’s grace, she later gave birth to a beautiful son through a normal delivery. Hallelujah!
A Special Prayer for All Mothers:
Loving Lord, we thank You. On this Mother’s Day, You have given us a beautiful promise: “Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Let every mother become worthy of this verse. Transform each one into a virtuous woman—a wise builder of her home, a provider, a planner, and a woman of noble character. Help them manage their homes, care for their families, and steward the resources their husbands bring in with grace and responsibility. Let every family life be filled with wisdom, peace, and joy. Heal every broken relationship and remove every strife. We give You all the praise and glory.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
