This Side of Heaven: Honoring Baby and Child Loss on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a beautiful celebration, but for some, it carries a weight that words can barely touch. For the mother who has lost a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss, disease, accident, or injury—this day can stir deep grief, quiet longing, and sacred remembrance.
If that’s you, know this: you are not forgotten or alone. Your motherhood is not erased by loss. You are still a mother. And your child, however briefly with you, is forever loved and forever known—by you and by God.
You Are Still a Mother
Motherhood begins not at birth, but in the heart. The moment you loved your child; you became a mother. That love doesn’t end. It stretches across time and eternity. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5).
Your story matters. Your child’s life matters. And even if others don’t acknowledge motherhood, Heaven does.
When the Day Hurts
Mother’s Day can be full of unexpected triggers—a commercial, a church service, a family gathering, receiving or not receiving acknowledgment. It’s okay if you need to step back, take a quiet walk, or stay home. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. It follows the heart. And can be quite the roller coaster even when you feel like you are in a good place.
And Jesus meets us there. In the silence. In the ache. In the moments, big or small. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…” Revelation 21:4. Until that day, He holds you through each one of these moments.
Scriptures to Hold Onto in Grief and Loss
When your heart is aching, God’s Word becomes an anchor. Here are promises you can cling to in the middle of the storm:
- Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
- Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God… who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
- Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
- John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Let these verses be your breath prayers. Speak them aloud. Write them down, put them on your mirror or in your car. Let truth become louder than grief’s noise and echo ringing in your ear.
You’re Not Alone
Grief can be isolating. It can make you feel like you’re walking through a silent fog while the world keeps spinning around you—smiling, celebrating, and moving on. But hear this deeply: you are not alone.
The ache you carry is shared by many other mothers—some you may know, many you may not. Baby loss is often hidden behind brave smiles and unspoken tears, but there is a whole sisterhood of women who understand your sorrow. You are part of a sacred circle of mamas whose love stretches beyond this life. These mamas love with a fierceness that not everyone knows, they understand what is at stake because they have had to let someone go and they remember the little things. They show up when it counts and know that life is rare and you won’t have to spell it out for them.
Even more importantly, God is with you. He has not turned His face away. He sees you. He hears you, even in silence. He grieves with you. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…” Psalm 23:4. He walks beside you every step of this valley and carries you when the weight is too much to bear.
Community might not always come in big gatherings or perfect words. It might look like a text from a friend, a warm hug at church, a shared story from another mom who’s been there too. Let someone in. You don’t have to carry this grief alone.
A Prayer for the Grieving Mother
Jesus, wrap Your arms around every mother grieving today. Be her comforter, her strength, her peace. Thank You for holding her child in Your presence, playing with them and loving them so well. Thank you for holding her heart in Your hands and being so tender and kind to her. On this Mother’s Day, remind her that she is not alone, that her love still matters, and that You are near to the brokenhearted. Amen.
If this is your story, take heart and know that you are seen and loved. You are a mother. Your child is known. And you are deeply, tenderly held in the arms of the Father.
At Landing Place Church, we want you to know you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Grief Share is a Christ-centered support group designed to help you navigate the pain of loss and find hope and healing. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you are welcome here.
Through video teachings, group discussion, and personal reflection, Grief Share offers biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical steps to help you move toward healing.