The Grace of God in a Mother’s Hands: A Mother’s Day Reflection
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the women who wear countless hats—caregiver, teacher, protector, provider, and friend. But beyond all the titles and roles, there is a divine strength that flows through mothers, a quiet power rooted not just in love but in the grace of God. There is something remarkable about a mother’s ability to carry what seems unbearable and to give more of herself than seems humanly possible. Consider the mother raising five children on her own—juggling work, meals, discipline, and emotional care—all without the presence of a partner. Where many would break, she bends but doesn’t shatter. She does what needs to be done, often with no one watching and no one applauding. She does it because love doesn’t count the cost. Contrast this with a father in the same situation. Often, when faced with raising multiple children alone, society doesn’t expect him to handle it the same way. He may lean on his mother or sisters—dispersing his children among relati...