
Mother’s Day is an incredible time to honour the amazing mothers in your life. Grandmothers, godmothers, aunts and all special mother figures. Use these Mother’s Day prayers to write cards and when giving gifts to show how much you appreciate all the inspirational figures.
These Mother’s Day prayers can be read alone or given to your mum or the special mother figure as you celebrate motherhood and the gift of mothers.
Prayers for a pregnant mother
Lord, I lift up all pregnant first time mothers right now. Jesus I thank you for the gift of motherhood. I ask that you strengthen them and give them peace. Lord God, still any fears or worries, and give them faith in your ability to keep them and their baby throughout this season. I pray that they will give birth like the Hebrew women in Exodus. Surround them with caring doctors and medical professionals. God, remind your precious daughters that you already know the child in them, and that your plans for the child and mother are good and pure. Be glorified in both of them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
God, we pray for a pregnant mother. We thank you for their life and that they carry a special gift from you. We know from your word that children are a heritage and reward from you, so we praise you for this incredible gift. Lord, we pray that you give all pregnant mothers all they need to raise the child in their womb, supply all their needs, strengthen them and give them grace. Watch over mother and baby, we ask O Lord and bless them both. Amen.
Prayers for motherhood
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of motherhood, we thank you for the gift of life. Lord God, I present all mothers before you, give them grace and favour as they help raise their children into adults. Give them wisdom, knowledge and understanding, lead them by your Holy Spirit we pray. Amen.
Father God, I pray for all who are asking for the gift of motherhood. We know that nothing is impossible with you. Whatever has happened already, I pray that they will not lose hope that you are able to do exceedingly, and abundantly above all we could ever ask or think according to the power at work within us. Comfort them Jesus and show them grace for you love them so much. Amen.
Prayer for mothers on Mother’s Day
Heavenly Father, I pray for every mother around the world. Lord, I give you praise for the gift of motherhood and I pray that each mother would feel your love and grace as they serve their children and families. Father for all those who are asking you to become a mother, answer them and give them their hearts’ desire. Thank you for all you do and for the love you have towards women and mothers. Amen.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14

Mothering Sunday prayers
Lord, on this Mothering Sunday, we dedicate all mothers to you. Father, thank you for the grace to raise children, we know that though it is rewarding — it is not easy. Lord God thank you for always being beside mothers, giving them guidance from your Holy Spirit and demonstrating your great love for them. We pray that today all mothers will feel valued, appreciated and loved. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Dear God, I thank you for this Mothering Sunday. I pray that all children for all ages will help their mums feel extra special today. Encourage them to show their mothers their gratitude for all she does. May all families today celebrate the gift of motherhood. Amen.