With open arms and respect for individual beliefs, some of our blog celebrates the universal concept of love, forgiveness, redemption . . . and emphasizes that we are all products of love. We reference the Bible for inspiration and wisdom while acknowledging our Christian perspective and that yours might differ. Ultimately, though, we are all from love and deserve love. Hopefully that radiates from the pages here, no matter one's background:

Mother's Day is the obvious perfect occasion to allow us to express our gratitude and love for the remarkable women in our lives. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and mother figures all play a vital role in shaping us into the individuals we become. This day provides an opportunity to celebrate these women and let them know just how much they mean to us.

While cards, flowers, and gifts are wonderful ways to show appreciation, the power of heartfelt words cannot be underestimated. And what better source of inspiration for expressing love and gratitude than the Bible, a timeless and sacred text?

In this article, we present a collection of 20 heartwarming Bible verses that can be used effectively in Mother's Day cards, gifts, or messages to honor and uplift the women who have enriched our lives. Consider including one on Kidfluence's in-reach custom jewelry as a gift, too.

Proverbs 31:26-27 (NIV)
"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."

Proverbs 31:28 (NIV)
"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

Exodus 20:12 (NIV)
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him."

Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."

Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV)
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

Proverbs 6:20-22 (NIV)
"My son, keep your father's command and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you."

Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

Isaiah 49:15 (NIV)
"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!"

Ephesians 6:2-3 (NIV)
"Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

Proverbs 1:8-9 (NIV)
"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."

1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)
"Do everything in love."

As you celebrate Mother's Day, remember that it's not just a day for cards and flowers; it's a day to celebrate the profound love, sacrifice, and guidance that mothers provide. These Bible verses are a beautiful way to express your love and appreciation for the mothers and mother figures in your life.

Whether you choose to include them in a card, share them in a message, or even make them into a gift, these verses will help you convey the deep gratitude and love you feel. May your Mother's Day be filled with joy and a profound sense of the importance of the women who have shaped your life.