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It doesn’t take long for something new to lose its appeal. Dr. Tony Evans explains how that fading satisfaction reveals a deeper truth that life without God will always fall short of real purpose.

“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

As Mother’s Day approaches, that verse offers a beautiful reminder: the influence of a faithful mother often reaches farther than we can see. Through daily acts of love, sacrifice, prayer, and perseverance, mothers shape hearts, homes, and generations.

Their work is not always loud or publicly celebrated, but it is deeply significant. Many of the values we carry, the lessons we live by, and even our understanding of God’s care have been formed through the steady presence of a mother or mother figure in our lives.

Most of the time, when we think about the contribution of mothers, we think of things money could never measure—love, compassion, wisdom, patience, and strength.

Still, it can be eye-opening to consider the sheer amount of work mothers carry each day. According to Salary.com’s annual survey, working moms put in an average of 54 hours each week managing their households on top of their professional responsibilities. For stay-at-home moms, the workload can resemble 15-hour days, seven days a week.

That work often includes serving as chef, teacher, nurse, counselor, scheduler, chauffeur, financial manager, and conflict negotiator—sometimes all before lunch.

Salary.com estimated that if a mother were paid for all the roles she fills, the annual base salary would exceed $200,000. When bonuses, overtime, and other “premium pay” are added, the total could rise above $250,000.

Those numbers may catch our attention, but they still do not tell the full story.

Even the highest estimate falls short of what mothers truly provide.

Why? Because the most meaningful things a mother offers cannot be bought. She gives comfort in moments of fear, wisdom in seasons of confusion, encouragement when confidence is low, and love that remains steady through every stage of life.

For many, a mother’s care becomes one of the clearest early reflections of God’s tenderness and faithfulness.

That is why Scripture calls us not merely to acknowledge mothers, but to honor them.

Proverbs 31:28 paints a beautiful picture of gratitude in action: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”

Notice that this family does not simply feel thankful—they express it.

One of the simplest and most powerful ways to honor your mother is to tell her what she means to you. Thank her for the sacrifices she made, the prayers she prayed, and the ways she loved and served, even when no one else noticed.

Words of gratitude can become a gift that lingers long after Mother’s Day has passed.

As mothers grow older, honoring them often takes on a new form. It becomes practical, intentional care.

That may mean helping financially, assisting with daily needs, offering emotional support, or simply giving the gift of your time and presence.

Jesus addressed this in Mark 7:10–13 when He rebuked those who used religious excuses to avoid caring for their parents. Their outward devotion masked inward selfishness. Christ made it clear that genuine love for God is never separated from love for people—especially those within our own families.

Honoring a mother is not confined to a holiday. It is a lifestyle of gratitude, responsibility, and love.

This Mother’s Day, take time to celebrate the women who have shaped your life—your mother, your wife, your grandmother, or perhaps a spiritual mother who has walked beside you in faith.

Let her know she is seen. Let her know she is loved. Let her know her work matter

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