
To all my mom friends out there, this post is for you! Lord knows we all need a boost now and then, and this collection of encouraging quotes for moms has got you covered!
For all those days when you question yourself (and this applies even if your “babies” have left the nest), if no one has told you lately you are doing a great job… well, you ARE! There is no such thing as a perfect parent, after all. We just do our best to make it through the tough days and soak in the joy on the best days. Can I get an AMEN!
Encouraging Quotes for Moms
Well, because I know how we can all use some inspiration, I’ve put together this list of my top 50 encouraging mom quotes. I do hope you will enjoy them, and maybe pass a couple to another mom you know who could use some uplifting words.
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Ok, so let’s dive right in and get some much needed mom encouragement!

1. If yesterday was a good day, don’t give up now. Your winning streak may have just begun!


3. You are never too old to reinvent yourself! ~ Steve Harvey

4. Give yourself some grace, you’re doing the best you can!

5. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8

6. Honor the space between no longer and not yet. ~ Nancy Levin

7. Breathe, darling. This is just a chapter, not your whole story. ~ S. C. Lourie

8. Worry is a misuse of your imagination. ~ Steve Harvey

9. God never leads us where He cannot keep us. ~ Joyce Meyer


11. Don’t let who you were talk you out of who you are becoming. ~ Bob Goff

12. The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me! ~ Ayn Rand

13. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one. ~ Sue Atkins

14. It’s not what you do for your children, but what you’ve taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful humans.

15. How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable? ~ Seth Godin

16. Life is now less about how old you are and more about when you decide to live. ~ Jon Acuff

17. If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me? ~ Maya Angelou

18. Take one day at a time. After all, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. ~ Billy Graham

19. Take one day at a time. We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ~ Maya Angelou

20. Feelings are indicators, not dictators. They can indicate where your heart is in the moment, but that doesn’t mean they have the right to dictate your behavior and boss you around. ~ Lysa Terkeurst

21. Some days, she has no idea how she’ll do it, but every single day it still gets done.


23. Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

24. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. ~ A.A. Milne

25. When you accept the fact that your true identity includes being an overcomer, you will never settle for less than a miracle. ~ Greg Groeschel

26. Sometimes when you think life is kicking you in the butt, it’s actually just moving you to a better place.

27. The strength of patience hangs on our capacity to believe that God is up to something good for us in all our delays and detours. ~ John Piper

28. If you talk about it, it’s a dream, if you envision it, it’s possible, but if you schedule it, it’s real. ~ Tony Robins

29. The best thing you can do for your kids is to show them God working in you on a daily basis. ~ Greg Groeschel

30. Show up in every single moment like you’re meant to be there. ~ Marie Forleo


32. Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock. ~ Isaiah 26: 3-4

33. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken or for making everyone happy. Take time to rest. Take time for you.

34. What positive things have you said to yourself today? Acknowledge your greatness! ~ Chalene Johnson

35. If we believe life is good, our children will, too.

36. You know all those things you said you wanted to do? Go do them!

37. Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9

38. Surviving the empty nest is like crossing the monkey bars. Eventually you have to let go in order to move on.

39. You are MOM enough.

40. Get your hopes up. Lift your head up. Let your faith arise. ~ Bethel Music

41. The empty nest: Your chance to finally focus on you.

42. May every moment today holds be a teacher revealing knowledge and wisdom to you about life, purpose, confidence, and self-love. ~ Sarah Jakes Roberts

43. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

44. I’m showing up, and that is everything.

45. Done is better than perfect.

46. God uses imperfect people, failed attempts, and outright disobedience to develop character in His people.

47. Real moms aren’t perfect and perfect moms aren’t real.

48. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. ~ Proverbs 31:25

49. All the worries of this world, I will lay them at Your feet
Surrender every anxious thought, for perfect peace, your perfect peace.
All the loved ones I hold dear, all my hopes and dreams and all my fears
I will choose to trust Your name in everything, with everything.
~ Elevation Worship

50. Family. Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.
So there you have it! 50 Encouraging Mom Quotes!
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