Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares an encouraging tribute to mothers who, through both challenges and accomplishments, work in partnership with God to raise His children. Read the entire talk here: bit.ly/9PidlC
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[@emrahulas22]

i am a muslim but i really like your affection and love to God and Jesus

[@friedrichschweiger6710]

I am grateful to be called as Mother of my Children😇😇😇Thank you Heavenly Father and JesusChtist.. Amen😇

[@lhawkes5]

Motherhood is a divine calling from God, and it rocks! Often!

[@albertoreubenreyes]

I'm a father with a housewife caring for our 3 little kids. This KZbin message helps me have a deeper appreciation for my wife's effort in nurturing our kids. I have felt inspired by this message. I love my wife even more. I have felt the Spirit of the Lord testify that this message is true. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

[@kbs1212]

You don't have to be Mormon to appreciate the beauty of this message!

[@BarbieHitsBack]

No you don’t. Mothers the world over are doing Gods work as they endeavor to raise good citizens and kind generous people.

[@nathanbanks2935]

I'm so blessed to have a wonderful mother! I love her very much, and Father in Heaven is pleased with how she is so willing to be there for me from my birth to now in my life! I hope each of you can tell your own mother, or motherly figures in your life, that you love them, and thank God for them.

[@BlackSunJamie]

I must watch this every morning before I begin a long day with my 3 children. God is amazing and loves us dearly. These messages are for the world to feel His spirit and be encouraged in goodness. And sometimes it feels like they are for me personally. What an amazing blessing!

[@usairbloom]

It makes me so thankful for my wife and my mother. I know they were sent from a loving Heavenly Father to help me and my children return to his presence. If they weren't there for us, I don't know that we would make it through this life. They are the exemplars of what Jesus Christ is and wants us to be.

[@kristy3539]

Beautiful!! Motherhood is the most difficult and rewarding calling God has given His children

[@Brigmac47]

thank you Elder Holland and thank you Mothers! You are doing a magnificent job!

[@pinadulce69]

I sent this to my wife and my sister as well... I thank this great man of God for His wonderful message for mothers everywhere. All of us who honor and love mothers deserve this message, too...

[@JodiBelbin]

Thank you Elder Holland. My sister lives in another country and I can't be a support to her and her little ones as much as i would like to. I have sent her this today and I know she will feel valued and appreciated more today because of this Mormon message. Keep up the good work Mormons.

[@TheAnointedtube]

Being a mother has been an honor to my life.

[@ENFPSIS]

I love that he says that God trusts us with his children that we are taking care of 💓❤🎉 And even adopting through foster care, is another way of God saying he trusts you. Because he has given that opportunity for you to adopt a child and that child needs your love and care. My prayers are sent to all of those who have children 🙏💖

[@cheerbabe5001]

oh this made me cry so hard! this is exactly what I needed to hear today!...Love Elder Holland

[@giggle_snort]

Absolutely beautiful. It makes me excited for when I get to be a mother myself.

[@ahfclass]

I remember this talk. At the time I had three very little children, my husband was traveling so much he was home only 10 weekends total that year, and he was possibly losing his job. I had mononucleosis, and postpartum depression, too. I felt like no matter how hard I tried to serve my family, I couldn't succeed. I sat on the floor as I listened to Elder Holland and wept as the Spirit bore witness to my spirit that the Lord saw and accepted my work, and would compensate for my weaknesses.

[@alaskanlatina]

Mother's need to here they are magnificent!

[@PierrePaulDrivingSchool]

Best of all! Hands down to him. Tears 😭 every single time.

[@rosey4exclaim]

I clicked the thumbs up because, even though I'm not a Mormon, I do believe motherhood is a sacred calling, and everyone who takes on the challenge with an open heart should be praised. God (and/or Goddess) bless all the mothers of the world.

[@Natalia-xc6fc]

I watch this over and over and over... and I still feel emotional in each one of the times I rewatch

[@Kati111965]

Doing the best we can at being mothers can give us a perfect brightness of hope- I love that.

[@KayGirl216]

God knows- I can absolutely relate to this on a very daily basis. It is not cliche- truly the hardest, most rewarding work that can be done.

[@JonathanMahoney]

I don't understand how anybody could dislike this video. What amazing message! I love, respect, and prayers go out to all those amazing mothers other there. Thank you! ♥

[@ammonlarsen]

wonderful! Made me cry. I have 2 little ones here and 1 up in heaven and am trying my best to raise the ones here to the best of my ability in partnership with God. Just like any good parent, our Father in Heaven wants the best for us. He lives and loves us all. I'm grateful for prophets, like Elder Holland, that teach us that.

[@MMann1221]

What an extraordinary message.

[@BannedTomb]

Long live God almighty, Lord Jesus Christ, and the holy spirit and the kingdom of heaven amen.

[@jenniflower78]

I thank Elder Holland for this beautiful message to mothers. It has blessed my life so much. It wouldn't hurt for me to hear it everyday!

[@karoaroutunov1434]

lets pray for al the alone mothers and for al the family that struggel ! pray for them in the name of the lord !

[@MsEndure2end]

I believe that what Elder Holland said is true. Angels were watching over me as I was raising my 4 little ones. When we do the Lord's work, He blesses us and I can testify to that! Thank you for the beautiful video. It is a confidence builder.

[@VitaElle]

I love this... thank you for making captions as an option. I am deaf and I really appreciate to be able to understand this clip. I feel comforted that God is watchful of us.

[@kimberlypota5490]

"Know that in faith things will be set right because of you." What a beautiful and touching reassurance.

[@ngenys]

I love this message. To mother's everywhere this is for you.

[@jsrcamp]

I am a baptist and I realy like this, I am going to faviort this Video so if I ever feel like I cant do it( I have a special needs child) I will come back to this Video and watch it again and again to help me feel better.

[@gabrielarivas586]

jsrcamp May god give you the strength and patience to help you and your little one. Your strong and amazing. You can do it😀

[@kevinmadsen437]

Thank you to all you wonderful mothers out there! It's amazing you much you have put into your care. So many responsibilities, so very important, and so very well received. You are remarkable! Thank you, thank you!!!

[@booroo8186]

Kevin Madsen

[@LillaDalaHast]

No matter what your religion, this is a beautiful, powerful video. Motherhood is a holy thing. It is not glamorous work but is is glorious work. I cherish being a loved wife and mother sooo much more than my academic degrees, any vacation I've been on or wanted to go on, any compliment I've ever received. This. is. what. it's. all. about.

[@macadysmith1722]

LillaDalaHast I totally agree but I also highly encourage young women to get degrees.

[@TheFamilyofphair]

What a BEAUTIFUL message! Perfect to hear on a "bad mommy" day :)

[@MoRmOngirl2u]

Very Beautiful.

[@dragondanger]

Boy I needed to hear that. So beautiful.

[@leah42607]

What an answer to prayer! Wonderful video! Thank you!

[@MsEndure2end]

@herathene When I was raising my 4 little ones, I believe that what Elder Holland said is true. Angels were watching over us. When we are doing the Lord's work, he blesses us and I can testify to that! Thank you for the beautiful video.

[@jenniferirvine7827]

I love this message. It brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it.

[@joshuajaydan]

Thumbs up if you love your mother! ♥︎

[@kiray1835]

i love You God and Jesus! Amen

[@eloiselovesdevi]

great message! there's no job more crazy or sweet than motherhood!

[@janmelrojas9491]

Im inspired by this msg...im a mother of five and so sad that i cant get a stable job just bcoZ it requires an working experience and just honestly beacuse i am just a mother staying at home taking care of children and all..may GoD bless me and my children😍😍im just amaze how the our Father in Heaven loves me so much...

[@swtucker10]

motherhood is the very reason for my existence....amd the Greatest Blessing of my life... MamaBear

[@malintien703]

Elder Holland. You always inspire me of your messages.

[@LivingCrusader]

Amen. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

[@strawberryme08]

This brings a peace to my heart that is needed at the end of a lot of days. Just proof that our heavenly Father knows us and our needs at all times and gives peace when it is needed.

[@lillyxania]

As a mother of 5 children and pregnant with another baby. I am glad I have my Father in Heaven by my side, He helps and reassures me I am doing the best I can and it's a blessing He has trust in me and my husband to have His children. Loved this video ❤❤

[@Knee27]

I am so glad they included the scene where the little boy was back arching out of his stroller!

[@dnasmith06]

I feel like this was meant for me. I've felt like that girl in the letter, all the pressure and pushing to teach your children everything now. My son is almost a year old and from all the pressure I've been given, it feels like he should be speaking full sentences, even though I know that he doesn't need to right now. This beautiful video was a message to me that it's ok, and I'm doing a good job. Thank you for this message.

[@TheLittleFoodie]

@Shaeniff I am so so sorry for you loss. I can't even imagine. I am so sorry. May you find peace in your soul.

[@thexperiments]

Beautiful!

[@TimothyODell]

I don't believe in Mormons, but I like God's messages.

[@73Shannyb]

Wow what perfect timing for this video to come out especially now that summer is here and all the kids are home. Thank you for all the videos and hope inspiring messages that they bring.

[@stylerweiland]

GREAT MESSAGE!!

[@higherlight67]

I needed to hear this 😭 Thank you 💜

[@star1ez]

I am so grateful for my Mother. My Mother Stated " All I ever wanted was someone to LOVE." Well! I too am grateful for my own too love- they are my blessing- my love, my hope and my journey! I hope they know I am grateful and honored to be their Mother. May your journey be filled with hope and the knowledge of entrustment. " That they can do it and will make a difference to and in this World!" Each Child is a treasure! Better than all the Gold in the World!

[@toniaanthony8072]

Wow this really inspire me alot, i will share to all mother's i know and I will always watch this clip every morning to encourage myself

[@caclau3]

much needed today!

[@DefendingMormonism]

Thanks Mom!

[@verablexitasap858]

"Please know....to stay in your place and be happy about it..."

[@1988dakota]

Thank you brother Holland, I needed it.

[@TheMnmismyname]

That was moving! I know what my divine role will become, how beautiful and wonderful!

[@aprilolsen8726]

I really hope that night is not true for everyone will knows how things are coming together for the sake of Jesus today because he lives in all of us

[@natekanui]

Love it...

[@chelseamckell]

awesome! so touching and inspiring.

[@simpletradition]

I needed this reminder today! It's been a very hard couple of days, and I've been a less than "perfect" mother recently. But I am so very grateful for the opportunity I have of being the mother of my boys. I am thankful for the peaceful reassurance the Gospel of Jesus Christ and little videos like this bring to my life.

[@binmoab]

Can't wait to be a momma.

[@vickyeatsmcdonaldsfries7485]

Amen! 🙏🏽

[@moonlightperformers]

Thanks!

[@caysonstaples]

These videos rock!

[@adelynnbennion7455]

i am not a mom yet but it syill touched me ALOT

[@iluvsims288]

aaw wat a cute message! i love you mommy!!

[@zippetydodahday]

@ahfclass I can relate. I was newly divorced and came down with mono. I had a 3yr old daughter and my ex and his father tried to take my child away because I was so sick. HF gave me strength along with a good family to help me recover and keep my child. Good Luck and my prayers are with you too.

[@geoffreyah]

Parent hood is a blessing-transformative and uplifting, without it life just doen't have the spark to bother with! )o:

[@ksenodoxio]

Wundervoll!!! That was a really inspiring message. Thank you...

[@lorineschocknmyer4955]

#Mothers you are magnificent

[@herathene]

This is a great message. Mothers are so important and I hope someday to be a Godly mother myself. I'm certainly thankful for mine. On a side note, that one shot of the dad praying while the kids are all messing around and the mom is trying to control them is hilarious. That's a pretty accurate depiction of many families, I think. Especially if they have that many boys! : )

[@Kieliop]

article can be found in the may 1997 ensign "Because She is a Mother"

[@shelly9633]

Amen

[@246Alexandrea]

motherhood is an eternal calling, i know:)

[@streetinspired]

My mother has been missing (from my family) for 25 years. She was a mormon the last I knew. She was the softest mother, and had strong maternal instincts. One of my friends, who is also mormon, was going to try to search the mormon church records to see if she could find any info, but she never got back to me. click on my username to see more about her (the first two videos posted are about her and have info about her in the video details).

[@AJBR1980]

Mothering comes in many forms you may not be a mother in that you have your own children, but instead you may mother other people children. All women having been called by the lord to be mothers in whatever form the lord chooses.

[@MsEndure2end]

@fireflies333 You asked about the boys kneeling with arms crossed and heads down. Yes that is a form of praying. I believe that kneeling is a humble way to show reverence for Heavenly Father. We also pray kneeling beside our bed, or sitting in a chair with arms or hands folded and heads bowed and eyes closed. We can pray anytime, anywhere. Hope this helps.

[@jenniwhyte7091]

Awww this is sad, no one dislike!

[@whartonnumber1]

I wish they'd do one showing mothers of teenagers. I need reinforment at that age! (There's less sweet moments to make up for the rotten ones like you have when they are little.)

[@annaleewadsworth9380]

This is fabulous! Very well done:)

[@tyler62126]

motherhood - it wouldn't be that hard with more responsible fatherhood....

[@tnrocks4ever]

this is so good and I love talks like these!!!:):):)

[@forrestc4960]

I love this video...but it has caused me to struggle to find a way to atone for my failures as a mother....and this struggle sometimes leads me to such despair. I know I will gain forgiveness...

[@JaredTanner]

@cloudXjr It's because there are some people who will dislike anything that is associated with Mormons, even if what they are "disliking" is something they also believe. Or maybe, there are people on KZbin who really dislike mothers.

[@makenziedelano3013]

When I see this I realize all the bad things we regularly see and do and hear and say. I know we can be forgiven, but everyone has to make an effort to be better and just to try to do good. I am not a mother yet. But I will be the best I can be and "stand ye in holy places and be not moved till the day of the lord cometh"

[@dooquidis4ever]

Cute Cockatiel i love your faith

[@travelwithfaroe]

The Mormon Messages Channel is amazing. How can I download the videos so that I can watch them when I don't have an internet connection? Or so I could compile my favorites? Or show them in Sunday lessons or at mutual? Is there any way to do that?

[@angielove2]

@colbyjohnson38 If you expand the description of the video, there is a link at the end of the description. It won't let me post the link here, but it is from the May 1997 Ensign (from the April 1997 Conference I am presuming.) It is titled "Because She is a Mother"

[@Bronzebuddha1968]

I decided long ago not to build my career on the bones of my children. I have gone to school full time, part time, dropped out, worked, graduated; now I'm getting my Masters degree. I don't want any regrets...

[@macadysmith1722]

Bronze Buddha I'm a veterinarian with my own business and the mother of 4 kids. No regrets.

[@hshthe7th]

@ShangTsungBeta God belives in you! May you find each other....

[@shinobucchi]

@alanarns i think when Joseph Smith was translating the Book of Mormon, when he found a passage that seemed similar to what he'd read in the bible, maybe he got out his Bible and compared the words and read it, as far as it was saying the same thing is what he found written on the gold plates. Or the passages that looked similar he recalled from his memory, from his bible reading. (BUT what does this have to do with MOTHERHOOD!? ) Hope my answer gave some clarification anyway :)