Motherhood is full of joy but also full of noise and never ending to do lists. Sometimes it feels impossible to pause long enough to breathe, let alone be thankful and yet God invites us to meet him right in the middle of the mess. When we practice gratitude even in the chaos our hearts shift from overwhelm to peace.

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Links/ resources:

Charles Spurgeon quote- “I have learned to kiss the waves that crash me into the Rock of Ages.”

John Mark Comer quote- “Slow down. Breathe. Come back to the moment. Receive the good as gift. Accept the hard as a pathway to peace. Abide.”

Scripture references:

Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Colossians 3:17, proverbs 31:25, Isaiah 26:3, psalm 145:4

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As moms, we ALL know what it feels like to be busy, hurried and distracted. Busyness is famous for tempting us to forget what matters most of all! You don’t need to do it all perfectly: God is not asking you to keep up with the pace of the world. He is asking you to walk at his pace and in his peace.

Battling lies with the truth:

Lie: “My value = my productivity.”
Truth: Your identity is received, not achieved (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8–10).

Lie: “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done.”
Truth: God is the primary Worker; we join Him (Psalm 127:1–2).

Lie: “Hurry is holy because it’s for church/family.”
Truth: Love requires unhurried presence (1 Corinthians 13:4; Dallas Willard: “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry”).

Lie: “Attention is cheap; I can multitask my soul.”
Truth: We become what we behold (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Lie: “Rest comes after I finish everything.”
Truth: Sabbath is a gift that enables good work (Genesis 2:2–3; Mark 2:27).

Scripture References:

Mary and Martha - Luke 10: 38-42

Number our days- Pealm 90:12

Unforced Rythms of grace - Matt 11:28-30

Margin as Ministry- Mark 5:21-23

*Recommended resource- Present over Perfect- book by Shauna Neiquist

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The new series continues with one of our favorites! Our guest today is Sylvia Spencer- wife, mom of 2 daughters, and grandmother to 6! You’re going to want to listen in as she shares all about the top 5 things she has learned (and is still learning) through motherhood! You may not know her name, but her impact can be felt amongst so many women that she has discipled and cared for over decades of women’s ministry. She is fiercely devoted to a life centered around Christ and inviting other people into that life. We are so honored to get the chance to share time with her today. There is no doubt you will leave this conversation encouraged and inspired!

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