Speaker: Annie Poonen
Title: A Mother’s Day Message
Date: 05/10/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Annie Poonen reflects on motherhood, celebrating mothers' vital role in their children's lives and drawing parallels to God's protective, nurturing love. Through personal stories and biblical examples, she emphasizes how mothers embody Christ-like qualities and teach their children to depend on God, while encouraging gratitude toward mothers both living and deceased.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A prayer of thanks for motherhoodThe speaker begins with a prayer to God, thanking Him for the gift of salvation and for the privilege of being a mother.
The deep connection children have with their mothersThrough an anecdote about leaving children with their fathers for a lunch outing, the speaker illustrates how much children long for and cry for their mothers.
A mother's beauty is seen through her child's eyesUsing a story about a lost girl at a circus, the speaker explains that a mother is the most beautiful person to her child because of the love in their heart.
The lingering memories of motherhoodThe speaker discusses the 'empty nest syndrome' and how mothers hold onto the small, sensory memories of their children even after they leave home.
The protective faith of JochebedReflecting on Psalm 99, the speaker highlights Moses' mother, Jochebed, who used her faith to protect her child from a deadly decree.
Instilling a godly identity in our childrenJust as Jochebed taught Moses that he belonged to God rather than the palace, mothers should instill a desire in their children to not follow the trends of this world.
Turning to God in times of needUsing the example of Hannah, the speaker encourages mothers to go first to the presence of God with their needs rather than seeking worldly advice.
Surrendering our children to the LordMothers should daily acknowledge that their children belong to God and bring them before Him through prayer.
Trusting in God's power and submissionDrawing from Mary's example, the speaker reminds us that nothing is impossible with God and encourages mothers to submit to His leading.Luke 1:37
The goal of embodying God's loveReflecting on 1 Corinthians 13, the speaker concludes that mothers should strive to let God's love transform them so they can be patient, kind, and selfless.
Speaker: Annie Poonen
Title: A Mother’s Day Message
Date: 05/10/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Annie Poonen reflects on motherhood, celebrating mothers' vital role in their children's lives and drawing parallels to God's protective, nurturing love. Through personal stories and biblical examples, she emphasizes how mothers embody Christ-like qualities and teach their children to depend on God, while encouraging gratitude toward mothers both living and deceased.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A prayer of thanks for motherhoodThe speaker begins with a prayer to God, thanking Him for the gift of salvation and for the privilege of being a mother.
The deep connection children have with their mothersThrough an anecdote about leaving children with their fathers for a lunch outing, the speaker illustrates how much children long for and cry for their mothers.
A mother's beauty is seen through her child's eyesUsing a story about a lost girl at a circus, the speaker explains that a mother is the most beautiful person to her child because of the love in their heart.
The lingering memories of motherhoodThe speaker discusses the 'empty nest syndrome' and how mothers hold onto the small, sensory memories of their children even after they leave home.
The protective faith of JochebedReflecting on Psalm 99, the speaker highlights Moses' mother, Jochebed, who used her faith to protect her child from a deadly decree.
Instilling a godly identity in our childrenJust as Jochebed taught Moses that he belonged to God rather than the palace, mothers should instill a desire in their children to not follow the trends of this world.
Turning to God in times of needUsing the example of Hannah, the speaker encourages mothers to go first to the presence of God with their needs rather than seeking worldly advice.
Surrendering our children to the LordMothers should daily acknowledge that their children belong to God and bring them before Him through prayer.
Trusting in God's power and submissionDrawing from Mary's example, the speaker reminds us that nothing is impossible with God and encourages mothers to submit to His leading.Luke 1:37
The goal of embodying God's loveReflecting on 1 Corinthians 13, the speaker concludes that mothers should strive to let God's love transform them so they can be patient, kind, and selfless.
