This week, Pastor Jena delivered a powerful Mother’s Day message, calling women to embrace their God-given identity as helpers, life-givers, and warriors. As helpers, we are strong, life-giving supporters modeled after God’s own help; As mothers (both biological and spiritual), we are nurturers who birth and sustain life through love, care, and sacrifice; and as warriors, we are called to rise up, intercede, and stand against darkness with God’s truth. Each role reflects a divine calling to walk in the works God prepared for us, living as reflections of His strength, compassion, and courage.
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Ladies, we are not an afterthought or a side addition to God’s creation. We were created with divine intention—to be helpers, mothers, and warriors in the Kingdom of God.
1. You Are a Helper
Genesis 2:18
“It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”
Psalm 33:20
“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield” He is our Ezer.”
Deuteronomy 33:29
“Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph!”
The word “helper” (ezer) in Hebrew means a powerful, life-giving support, like a stronghold in battle
2. You Are a Mother or Life-Giver
Genesis 3:20
“Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.”
Being a mother or life-giver means you:
- Birth and nurture new things (visions, ministries, relationships).
- Speak words of life that restore hearts.
- Care for others through acts of love and sacrifice.
- Motherhood is a life of walking this out. Living as an ezer. Supporting, encouraging, praying and serving your children or others around you.
3. You Are a Warrior
Judges 5:7
“Village life had ceased until I Deborah arose, arose a mother in Israel.”
As warriors, we:
- Fight in prayer for our families and communities.
- Stand firm against the lies of the enemy.
- Restore individuals and communities with God’s truth.
Discussion Questions:
- Although this week’s sermon was especially directed toward the women, it offered powerful truths and encouragement that everyone can take to heart. How does redefining “helper” or “ezer” — a strong, life-giving support — change how you view your role in relationships or community?
- In what ways are you currently nurturing life—whether through people, ministries, creativity, or encouragement?
- What does it look like to “fight in prayer” in your current season?
Application questions: Which of these three roles—helper, life-giver, or warrior—do you feel God is calling you to grow in this week?