“There is no such thing as a non-working mother” (Hester Mundis).

That Moms are special is self-evident. Every person with a mother knows this. Many of you are mothers, or are married to a mother, or are friends with one. Thank God for mothers and motherhood.

Mothers make society better. Mothers make families better. Mothers make individuals better. In human society is there any force more powerful than a mother’s love?

For most of us, if the rest of the world abandoned us, one of the people who would still be there would be Mom. How great it is for a child to know that whatever he does, his mother is still going to love him. Someone once said, “A mother holds her children’s hands for a while but their hearts forever.”

There's a reason for the cliche "a face only a mother could love." A mother's love is simultaneously legendary and assumed. Pardon the reference, but was anyone surprised that the last woman on earth who would still stand by Tiger Woods was his mom?!?!?! (I'm pretty sure Lex Luthor's mom still loves him too.)And as a much more positive example, is it surprising to any reader of any culture to see that the very, very small group that still remained at the foot of the cross included Jesus' mother?

I know that the Bible reveals God as Father, so don't accuse me of saying otherwise. But can you see a mother's love as a reflection of God the Father's love for us? ("He created man in his own image, male and female he created them.")

The Bible says that "Every good and perfect gift comes from above." Everything good we have is a sign pointing us back to our creator. For example, marriage is given to us as a picture of Christ's love for the church. I believe that mothers are given to us as perhaps the best earthly picture of unconditional love, the kind of love that God has. (Only his is much more so.) But could we even imagine unconditional love if God hadn't given mothers the gift to love as they do?

The Bible acknowledges the great worth of mothers. I have adapted the classic passage about a Godly woman in tribute to modern mothers. As you read it, thank God for the mothers in your life.

“A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best deals and clips coupons. She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places like Sam’s and Wal-Mart and brings back exotic surprises. She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks for the best deal on the internet, then, with money she's put aside, she buys things for her family.

First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She's skilled in the craft of home and business management.

She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.

Her husband is proud to call her his wife.

She always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive.

Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: ‘Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!’ Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!” (Proverbs 31:10-31 -Adapted from “The Message” by Eugene Peterson).