Motherhood: A Golden Key to Balance
Every mom seeks the elusive Golden Key to Balance. Daily, inner battles wage as we second-guess discipline, housework, and meal selections. We juggle careers, interpersonal relationships, and self-care. The frequent question, “How to get it all done?” lurks in the back of our minds.
In our quest for balance, we often lose sight of God’s perspective. Jesus’ words to frazzled Martha apply to the modern-day wife and mother:
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”(Luke 10:41, ESV)
Motherhood: A Balanced Perspective blog series
For the next three weeks, beginning Thursday, February 9, Ruthie Gray, Keri Snyder, and I will share what God has taught us regarding balance in each of our parenting stages. Read the first post here.
Motherhood: A Balanced Perspective devotional series
Next, we’ll go deeper on how to choose the good portion with a 7-day devotional email series called, Motherhood: A Balanced Perspective, launching the first week in March.
This email devotional series will include Scripture, inspiration, and Mama Mantras to keep you balanced throughout your day. We’ll also include a beautiful printable of the Mama Mantras for you to use as a visual reminder!
The Balanced Perspective Team
Sarah is a mother of four little ones (one adopted) and invites you to study God’s Word in your ordinary day.
Keri is a momma of three who believes being intentional and choosing joy is a choice we get to make each day.
Ruthie is a momma to grown children and mentors moms to capture joy in each parenting transition.
Sign up for the Balanced Perspective Devotional Series
Sign up here join us for this important series – we can’t wait to share our discoveries with you! We’re praying that God teaches you exactly what He wants about His perspective on balance in motherhood.
But wait! There’s more!
Join the Balanced Perspective Webinar
Thursday, March 2, at 8:30PM, we will be hosting a webinar to launch the email series, Motherhood: A Balanced Perspective. Please sign up here to reserve your spot (HINT: there’s a special giveaway you won’t want to miss)!
And now, for this week’s featured guest post by Ruthie from Rear Release Regroup!
3 Positive Actions for when your perfect plans fail
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
As a young mama, I carefully planned out the birth order of my children, spacing them exactly two years apart.
After I had a couple, they rocked my world by being…well, children. My original plan of having a large family fell to the wayside. I wondered, “Can I REALLY handle more?”
After 3 years, I went for it again. God blessed a third time, and although I was thankful, I decided to be done
Only God wasn’t…..Read more here.
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