“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and to minister.” — Hebrews 6:10 (KJV)
Much good can and has been said about a woman who prays. Evidence of a prayerful heart is carried through her attitude toward others and in dealing with daily life events. But a praying mother lifts her children up to the Lord in an unceasing labor of love.
One of the most popular examples of a praying mother in the Bible is Hannah, the mother of Samuel. She shows us that even when things are hard to see and understand what God is doing, we can be confident that He hears our prayers and is at work. Hannah was faithful and committed to God’s plan and sovereignty.
A more modern example of a praying mother is Susanna Wesley. She bore 19 children, but only 10 survived infancy. Of the surviving children, were three sons: Samuel, John, and Charles. The family faced poverty and hunger, accidents, and illness. Still, Susanna prayed for her children and led them in family devotions. She educated them for six hours per day of home school but was also intent on making her children disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. She too was faithful and committed to God’s plan and sovereignty.
These two women were centuries apart, but they had these things in common with today’s praying mothers:
● They knew to take their concerns and problems to the Lord.
● They knew that God’s timing is always perfect.
● They knew that God has the power and ability to work on their behalf.
● They believed God would do what He said He would do and He has the final word.
● They praised God for His faithfulness.
Just as God never changes, we can be confident that He hears our prayers and is at work. He is secure and holds us steady, even when we can’t see past the present situation.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the blessing of a praying mother and the love and example she gave.
