By Dr. Darla Rakes
We all know Mother’s Day is a time to honor moms—but today, I’d love for us to see it as something more. It’s a day to honor every woman. Not all women are mothers, but all women are daughters of God. And that alone makes this day worth celebrating.
In Scripture, we meet two women with world-changing assignments: Eve and Mary. Eve was called the “mother of all who live.” She was created as an ezer kenegdo—a phrase that means “an indispensable partner.” That same Hebrew word, ezer, is used to describe God when He comes to fight for His people. So no, it doesn’t mean weak or secondary. It means strong, capable, and essential.
Then there’s Mary, the mother of Jesus. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her, he said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” In a culture that dismissed and diminished women as second-class citizens, God chose Mary to carry the Savior. And she said yes. That yes changed the world.
Jesus continued this pattern throughout His life—restoring honor to women, calling them “daughter,” teaching them, trusting them, and revealing His identity to them.
So, whether you’re a mom or not, you’re seen. You’re called. You have a purpose. Your prayers matter. You reflect the image of God in a way no one else can.
To every woman reading this: You have a divine assignment. God is with you. And your life is making more of a difference than you know.
Happy Mother’s Day—to all the daughters of God.