As we recently celebrated Mother’s Day, we expressed appreciation for biological mothers, whom we deeply cherish, and all the women who nurture, mentor, and invest in our lives. These godly women pour out love and serve as vessels of God’s grace. Christian women embody this grace and love by selflessly dedicating themselves to others, reflecting the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, and strengthening the Body of Christ, His church.
God calls us to know Him and make Him known, growing in ever-increasing Christlikeness through the power of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives marked by love for God and others. Jesus declared, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39). Love is a primary evidence of a sanctified life, and Christian women, whether mothers, sisters, or mentors, fulfill this calling by loving and pouring into those around them. Within the church, they nurture faith, offer wisdom, and foster community, exemplifying Christ’s command.
God’s grace is both received and shared. As women grow in their knowledge of Him and commit to making Him known, they become conduits of His grace. In 1 Corinthians 12:4, 7, Paul writes, “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit… To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Through teaching, comforting, or serving, women use their Spirit-given gifts to bless others, reflecting God’s generosity and grace. Scripture provides examples like Priscilla, who, alongside her husband, mentored Apollos in God’s Word (Acts 18:26). Proverbs 31 paints a picture of a godly woman whose life is so impactful that she deserves “praise… in the gates” (Proverbs 31:31). Today, such women are not merely recipients of God’s grace but channels of it, blessing others and earning our gratitude.
Our Christian faith is not a solitary journey; it flourishes in community with other believers. Growth happens through relationships with God and fellow Christians, including the women who shape our families, churches, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. Proverbs 22:6 instructs, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” While this speaks to parenting, it also applies to mentoring, friendship, and discipleship, in which women guide others toward Christlikeness.
I am deeply thankful for the women who have influenced my life: my mom, Janis; my wife, Krista; Sunday school teachers like Mrs. Graham; mentors like Patty Bray; and countless others who have prayed for me, offered godly examples and provided wise counsel. John Wesley once said, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” I have been blessed by women who lived out this charge, pouring into me and bearing eternal fruit for God’s kingdom. I am a product of their faithfulness to this mission. They understood Galatians 6:9: “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Their sacrifices and efforts ripple outward, transforming lives and glorifying God. In response, I can only say, “Thank You, Lord, for godly women and their impact on our lives.” Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)!