Hey Mama, I Feel You…

The mom brain is real, and the lack of time to spend “one-on-one” with the Lord definitely fluctuates through seasons.

My current season looks like chasing a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old around while balancing church duties and running my business. At times, I feel like I struggle to have enough intimate time with Jesus. I try waking up earlier to have quiet time… and somehow, my kids wake up earlier too! The struggle is real — lol!

But the Father’s love is even realer (yes, I invented a new word).

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

— Matthew 11:28–30

He is gentle and humble in heart.

He longs for our affection — even in the chaos.

He invites us to take up His yoke, because it is easy.

I once heard an illustration that said, “Don’t try to keep God first.” At first, I was shocked. But then the speaker went on to say, “Keep God in every aspect of your life — in the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Let go of the guilt. As a mama, your relationship with Jesus is going to look different in this season — and He knew that before you ever began to experience it. So put the guilt away, and let Him meet you right where you are.

This season won’t last forever.

“He will feed his flock like a shepherd.

He will carry the lambs in his arms,

holding them close to his heart.

He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.”

— Isaiah 40:11