Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro
May 10, 2026
The Love of a Mother
Two mothers stick out to me today, not only because they were mothers, but because of their hearts.
In I Kings 3:16-28, two women stood before the king arguing over a baby. One mother had lost her child and secretly switched him with the other woman’s living baby. To reveal the truth, the king suggested dividing the child in half so each woman could have a part. The true mother immediately begged for the baby to be spared, even if it meant giving him up, because her love was greater than her desire to possess him.
In Exodus 2:1-10, Pharaoh ordered Hebrew baby boys to be killed, yet Moses was saved through the courage of women. His birth mother hid him to protect him, and Pharaoh’s daughter chose compassion and love by adopting and raising him as her own.
In both passages, the true heart of a mother is demonstrated. Status, ethnicity, profession, titles, and even biology could not stop love from showing up.
Whether one has a title of birth mother, adoptive mother, grandmother, godmother, surrogate mother, or spiritual mother; maybe no “title” but a woman who lovingly nurtures children not her own—the love is still real, powerful, and God-given.
Thank you, mothers, for your unselfish sacrifices every day. Thank you for seeking God as you train up and care for His little ones. Thank you for the prayers no one heard, the tears no one saw, and the love that often goes unnoticed.
May today be special for you, and may you feel at least a small portion of the love you so freely pour into others every single day.
A mother’s love reflects the heart of God—protective, nurturing, sacrificial, and steadfast even when nobody fully sees the cost.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Lord, thank You for mothers and every woman who nurtures, guides, protects, and pours love into others. Strengthen the weary, encourage the discouraged, and comfort the grieving. Remind every mother today that her sacrifices are seen, her prayers are heard, and her love matters deeply. Cover our children with Your grace and wisdom, and help us lead them with patience, love, and godly example. In Jesus’ name, Amen.