Welcome to a new series! I'm calling it the Weary Mama Series because we are going to be unpacking each week a chapter of my new book, Rest for the Weary Mama: Words of Hope and Encouragement for the Worn-Out Mom.

If you don't have a copy yet, go ahead and go get one. Although you don't need it to listen, we are only going to scratch the surface of each chapter in these episodes, and I think you will love to continue feeling encouraged throughout the week as you continue reading.

MOTHERHOOD IS HARD:

Motherhood, although one of the highest Kingdom callings, can often leave us worn out and weary.

"Come to me all 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 (NIV)

Do you need this reminder as much as I do? The reminder that Jesus is our source of rest within our daily lives? That He invites us to come to Him and receive true rest for our souls.

Being a "good mom" isn't the goal. Instead, let's make being a "holy mom" our goal - a mom who first and foremost loves and trusts God with all her heart She leans into her insufficiencies and allows Jesus to fill in the gaps where she inevitable falls short. (Pg. 14 - Rest for the Weary Mama)

God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. If you are here, you have been called to the ministry of motherhood and you can trust that God is equipping you to do this job with Him by your side.

Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt

Question to Ponder: If you could talk to your younger mom self, what is one piece of advice you would give her?

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