On Mother’s Day, we honor women not just for their roles in our families, but for their faith, strength, and the way they shape the spiritual climate of our homes and churches. Scripture is filled with examples of godly women who anchored themselves in God’s wisdom and radiated His strength.
Take Dorcas in Acts 9. She wasn’t a preacher or prophetess. She didn’t part the Red Sea or confront kings. But she “was always doing good works and acts of kindness” (v.36). Her life was so valuable to the early church that the believers didn’t bury her when she died—they sent for Peter, hoping for a miracle. Why? Because her presence mattered. Her life pointed people to Christ.
And God responded. Peter came. He prayed. And Dorcas was raised to life again. But the resurrection wasn’t just for her. Verse 42 says, “Many believed in the Lord.” Dorcas’ story teaches us this: a life wholly centered on Christ has ripple effects beyond what we can imagine.
Her life also invites a question: Are we living in a way that pulls others toward God?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, said yes to God in impossible circumstances. She didn’t let the rumors or rejection define her. Instead, she raised the Savior, stood at His cross, and continued praying with His disciples after His resurrection (Acts 1:14). That’s a strong woman of faith.
Deborah led an army in Judges 4. Esther risked her life to save a nation. Jael took down an enemy commander when no one else would. These women weren’t defined by fear, but by faith. They made God their purpose and priority.
And that’s the heart of biblical wisdom. In Proverbs, wisdom is portrayed as a woman—a noble presence that invites us into God’s truth. Proverbs 1:8 urges us, “Do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” Why? Because the home is where life is shaped, wisdom is passed down, and God’s story begins to take root.
You don’t need a perfect background to be a woman of God. What matters is whether your home puts God first and central. So, on this day of honoring women, let’s remember the ones who taught us, prayed for us, made meals and mended hearts, served the church, and pointed people to Jesus. Like Dorcas, they didn’t just add Jesus to their lives—He became their life.
Because when a woman centers her life on Christ, she doesn’t just make a difference—she multiplies the gospel.