Faithful 31 Moms

3 things that will help get your New Year off to a great start by spending consistent time with Jesus. When you lay your head down at night, dirty dishes, unfinished checklists and all…you can still rest knowing your day was accomplished with purpose. A consistent time and Bible reading plan or devotional is key—so here are three ways to start: Set a time that works for you to spend time alone with the Lord—preferably morning before your family is up—But if that isn’t doable because you work night shift or working a home night shift with a newborn—then find a time that works for you and stick to it. Then I will also include in the show notes several mom-friendly devotionals* or scripture writing plans that I have found work for me. I realize most of us don’t have time to do a long in depth study everyday—I know I don’t…I have the benefit of studying the Bible for work…but even that cannot be substituted for my alone time with the Lord. I have learned that the hard way. Then find a way to share or encourage someone else with what the Lord teaches you each day. Share it with your kids, with your husband, with a friend or even with the clerk at the grocery store… These 3 things will help get your New Year off to the right start to spending consistent time with Jesus and when lay your head down at night, dirty dishes, unfinished checklists and all…you can still rest knowing your day was accomplished with purpose.  * List of Devotional Ideas: “Awaken” by Priscilla Shriller. A daily short read, packed with scripture and an easy to follow break down of how to apply it to your life, including space to journal in the book each day. https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Days-God-who-Speaks/ The Daily Grace Co. is an online store that has lots of good devotional options that are wonderful and affordable! Some of my favorites are: “Daughters of Grace” and “Even So.” https://thedailygraceco.com  A simple place to start is the “100 Days of Bible Promises” devotional journal by Shanna Noel. It’s just a topical thought, some Scripture and a place to sketch or journal prayers. https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Bible-Promises-Devotional/  Find Scripture Writing Plans on our website faithful31moms.com or from our Love Worth Finding Partner https://www.lwf.org/scripture-writing-plans. 

In every situation recorded in Scripture, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, could have questioned the Lord, but she didn’t. If you choose to respond as Mary did this Christmas, you will find yourself choosing trust over trying to control everything surrounding

An Interview with Dianne Doughtary from Secrets Savored Ministries. She is sharing many creative ideas for how you can be purposeful in serving others this Christmas with your time, hospitality, and in pointing your kids to Jesus.

We are never promised tomorrow. That’s why it’s so important in this season of motherhood, while your children are young, to spend time with your kids and be purposeful in sharing Jesus with them. Talking through 3 ways to start making each day count! https://faithful31moms.com/

Get ready for funny parenting stories! Haley Hoover is back to unpack living an identity in Christ: It’s not your resume, where you live, your jean size, your children’s accomplishments or your social media followers — It’s ALL about believing what God says about you & living for Him! https://faithful31moms.com

Mom, where does your identity come from? Motherhood? Marriage? A job? A hobby? When we understand our identity is rooted in Jesus, He can infiltrate every other area of our lives, especially in our mothering as we understand God’s love for us and can then share it our kids. Check out this interview with mom & good friend, Haley Hoover.

We waste the word “Miracle” a lot on things that aren’t really deserving of the term, and our kids notice. It’s important that when kids ask this BIG GOD QUESTION about miracles, that we are prepared with stories from the Bible to teach our kids how God really can do ANYTHING and HE ALONE gets all the glory for it! https://faithful31moms.com/

Pastor Adrian Rogers said this: “Let your house ring with laughter. Let your children see you laugh in times of trouble because it means God is ALL OVER IT!” This is so true and something all moms are in need of being reminded and encouraged with today.  https://faithful31moms.com

Interview part 2 with fellow podcaster, Rachel Schelb. What does it mean to have found your people and have real friendships? People that you can laugh with and you can cry with. Rachel shares proactive ways to seek out these kinds of friendships. https://faithful31moms.com

Our BIG GOD QUESTION kids ask for today: “What time does God go to sleep?” A fun way to explain to kids that God never gets tired and doesn’t have to sleep or eat. Most importantly, He is ALWAYS available when you need Him, day or night! https://faithful31moms.com