Motherhood is one of the most sacred callings a woman can ever step into. It is a lifelong journey of nurturing, teaching, and shaping the next generation. Yet, in the midst of diaper changes, school runs, and sleepless nights, it can be easy for a mother to lose sight of herself. Too often, women forget the dreams, gifts, and divine destinies that God has placed inside of them because they have clothed themselves only in the identity of “mother.”
But motherhood was never designed to strip you of your identity—it was meant to refine, elevate, and empower you.
As mothers, we must resist the temptation to use motherhood as an excuse not to pursue the fullness of our God-given purpose. Motherhood is not a hindrance; it is a platform. It is not an obstacle to destiny; it is part of the story God is writing with your life. Fulfilling your destiny and embracing motherhood are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are beautifully intertwined.
The Word of God reminds us in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” This truth applies to mothers in every season. You can build a thriving business, excel in your career, lead in your community, and still be a present and intentional mother. God never designed motherhood to be a curse or a weight that diminishes you. Instead, He has called us to live in excellence and to reflect His glory in all that we do.
Motherhood does come with challenges, but it is not a sentence to mediocrity. It is a calling to greatness. You were not created to merely survive this season—you were created to thrive. As Matthew 11:28–30 (MSG) beautifully says, “Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” With God, balance, grace, and success are not only possible, they are promised.
I stand as a testimony of this truth. By God’s grace, while walking through my motherhood journey, I have been recognized with honors such as being named among the 100 Accomplished Black Women (2022) and the 100 Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE) (2023). These awards are not just personal milestones—they are reminders that motherhood and success can coexist. They affirm that being a mother does not disqualify you from greatness; rather, it equips you with resilience, strength, and divine perspective to achieve even more.
My hope is that every mother begins to see motherhood as a blessing and an opportunity, not a burden. That we, as mothers, embrace the sacredness of our calling while also betting on ourselves, investing in our dreams, and refusing to settle for less than God’s best. May we all shift the narrative from enduring motherhood to enjoying it—with joy, peace, and victory in Christ.
Motherhood is a lifelong journey, yes—but it is also a lifelong platform for becoming all that God has ordained you to be. So, to every mother reading this: Thrive. Excel. Embrace your divine destiny. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.