On Wednesday, Brenda observed motherhood to be with purpose and for a purpose, meaning this role of “She” was intentionally designed by a loving Creator for reaching a specific goal and fulfilling a specific need.

Down through the ages, mothers have carried an incredibly critical role in raising up the next generation, not simply by childbirth, but by teaching, training, and imparting values to the generation coming behind her. From the Garden of Eden, part of Eve’s purpose in mothering was to lead the way in training up the lineage from whom would eventually come the One who would crush Satan’s head. (Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:1-17)

Glancing at the mother of Jesus, we find a woman whose faith crowned her with being “highly favored” by the Lord (Luke 1:28) as He chose her to teach and train infant Jesus through toddlerhood, elementary, and awkward teenage years until He set out on His Father’s purpose. As you consider your mother, or those who mother-mentored you, how did she help equip you to live out your purpose today?

I know, sister, some of us had challenging, complex, or perhaps no relationship at all with our mothers. Bring these griefs to the Lord who can bring comfort and healing! Consider how you might show honor to your mother or a mother-like-mentor this week! The mothering role, purposefully fitted for She, is one we each are responsible to consider how we can purposefully live out, even if we don’t have children of our own.