Happy Mother's Day

“Mother” in Proverbs. . . .

Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. (1:8-9)

So be happy with your wife, and find joy with the woman you married. (5:18)

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. (6:20-22)

A kindhearted woman gains respect. (11:16)

Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. (22:6)

May she who gave you birth be happy. (23:25)

Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. (31:28)

Mothers and Women. . .

You made all of the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. ~ Psalm 139: 13

You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. ~1Peter 3:4

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. ~ Psalm 127:3
Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you. ~ Exodus 20:12