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Finding Strength in Faith When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming

Motherhood is a beautiful, chaotic, and often exhausting journey. In the midst of it all, how do we, as mothers, stay strong in our faith? How do we keep our eyes fixed on God when the demands of daily life threaten to pull us in a million directions? I don’t have all the answers; however, the good news is, we're not alone in this. And thankfully, there are incredible resources and timeless wisdom to help us grow ourselves, as we guide our littles, and embrace the strength God offers. I would love to share with you three books that help me in my walk through motherhood with Christ.

Finding Our People and Our Purpose- The Importance of Community

In her book Giddy Up, Eunice, author Sophie Hudson tackles this idea of finding our "people" and purpose in the messy, wonderful stages of womanhood. Drawing from the biblical example of the strong faith passed down from Eunice to her son Timothy, Hudson encourages us to see the power in our own stories and the relationships we build. "I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded, now lives in you also". 2 Timothy 1:5

For mothers, this is so crucial. We need a community of women who are also walking with Christ—who can celebrate our wins and sit with us in our struggles. As a mama, finding strength often means leaning on your village: the friend who brings over coffee on a tough morning, the fellow mom who shares a laugh over spilled milk, or the mentor who reminds you of God's faithfulness. Hudson's words are a great reminder that our faith isn't meant to be lived in isolation. We find strength when we link arms with other women on the journey.

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Learning to Study God's Word for Ourselves- Then Teaching our Children to do the Same.

So much of our strength comes from a deep, personal relationship with God. But how do we cultivate that when we have so little time? How do we teach our children to love to learn the Word, when  we don’t even know how to love the Word? Jen Wilkin's book, Women of the Word, provides a brilliant and practical framework for studying the Bible effectively. She challenges us to move beyond simply reading the Bible for a quick devotional thought and instead to learn how to ask questions of the text and understand it in its proper context.

For a busy mother, this is a game-changer. Wilkin’s approach isn’t about spending hours on end in the Word, but rather about making the time we have count. When we learn to dig deeper, we gain a richer understanding of who God is—His character, His promises, and His love for us. This knowledge becomes a solid foundation, a source of unwavering strength we can draw on when the storms of motherhood hit. Afterall, isn’t the God we serve one who clams storms? “Even the winds and waves obey Him” Matthew8:27b.

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Saying "Yes" Even When We're Weary- And Let Us Not Grow Weary

Finally, Lysa TerKeurst's book, What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, is a powerful reminder that our "yes" to God doesn't always have to feel like a grand, dramatic moment. Often, it's in the small, daily choices amidst the mundane that we truly lean into His will. We can, and should, say “yes” daily.

Think about it: Saying "yes" to God might look like choosing patience over frustration when your toddler has a meltdown in the grocery store. It might be carving out five minutes for prayer before the kids wake up, even when you desperately crave those extra Zzzs. It's in these consistent, quiet affirmations of faith that we experience God's presence and power. When we say "yes" to His leading, even when we feel weak, He shows up and strengthens us in ways we never expected.

Being strong in our faith as mothers isn't about being perfect. It's about being faithful. It's about leaning on our community, grounding ourselves in God's Word, and saying "yes" to His will even when we're tired. So, take a deep breath, mama. You've got this.

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I have more resources that changed the way I parent, pray, and persevere but that will be for another blog post!