God our heavenly Father,
you give to each the ability
to share your generative love.
Bless those women in our lives
who mirror your love
and bring forth life
through their willingness
to risk bringing new life into this world.
Help us to show them our gratitude
for the gift of life
and the gift of a mother's love.
May our life-giving God
continue to bless them
and show them his unfailing love.
We ask this through Jesus,
God's Son and our brother.
Amen.