A few years ago when I first became a mom I didn’t know what to do with my time between feedings and changing diapers. It was a whole new world to me and I was going just one day at a time. It was just me, alone with my new baby. I was trying to heal and learn and figure what this new season of life was going to be. So I filled a lot of my time with tv. It was on pretty much all day. I binged series after series. In between cleaning, cooking, and mothering I was…
Fasting is mentioned so many times in the Bible. And we are told of the importance of fasting and prayer over and over again. But how do we set apart that time to fast while we are in the busy seasons of motherhood. We are chasing littles from dawn until dusk. Often times we forget to eat but that doesn’t count as fasting. And when you are pregnant or nursing you can’t really go a day without eating. That’s what I always thought fasting was, just not eating. In Scriptures that is pretty much all we see. But fasting is…
There is such a need for women to get theirselves and their homes in order for the Lord. And if you are a mother that includes getting your mothering in order. You are raising children for the kingdom of God. The Lord did not just bless you with your children to raise to a certain age just so they can leave and live their own lives. He blessed you with them to raise as disciples for His work. Mothering in such a difficult job but it is so needed. And it’s time that we start getting it in order for…
Right now in this season of having two under three my quiet time looks far from quiet. Reading God’s Word doesn’t look like it did when I didn’t have kids or even when I was single. But I know how important reading the Bible is to me in this season of being a toddler mom. Without God’s Word I am not going to be able to care for my kids well, serve my family, and continue in righteousness. That’s why all moms need to be reading the Bible. So here are some tips that worked for me to still get…
You’re postpartum and in the thick of learning how to be a mom. You may be knee high in dirty diapers, laundry, to-do, you name it. There is a baby that always needs your attention. Or if this isn’t your first child, maybe a toddler or two also constantly at your feet. Being a mother is so beautiful, so fulfilling, and so God-honoring. And those early years are some of the most precious. You are shaping your little one’s childhood and teaching them to live faithfully in this world. The early stages of motherhood are beautiful but are also hard.…
The season of motherhood is a full one. I’m only two years in but I’m already learning that there are many ups and downs. Just one hour could be filled with so many tears and so many giggles. It is definitely a tiring season. And there are many days that I just want to do the bare minimum. And to be honest, for a long time, the thought of incorporating reading my Bible into my daily schedule kind of scared me. I was already so busy with housework, my work, and keeping little humans alive. The thought of having a…
Children are a gift from the Lord. And as parents we are responsible for their upbringing both physically and spiritually. Our children are a blessing to us but they are ultimately His. The Lord has given us the responsibility of them but we must work on giving them back to Him. One way we can care for our children is by praying for them and over them. Praying for their futures, their health, their walk with the Lord, their character, and anything else is just so important no matter how old your children are. And praying scripture over your children…