Psalm 16 helps us pursue contentment in Christ through treasuring, trusting, and turning to God in every season of motherhood.

When we’re anxious about our family’s financial situation, Psalm 37 reminds us of the trustworthy provision and goodness of our God.

Intentionally seeking out evidence of God’s grace—in ourselves, our children, and even our circumstances—is a powerful and practical way to battle discouragement in motherhood.

When our motherhood achievements don’t feel valuable or impressive enough, we can remind our hearts of the freedom, the call, and the glory of Christ.

We can creatively seek the Lord together as a family, even when our schedules make regular discipleship routines and church participation difficult.

In a sea of messages about what we should be and say and do as moms, we desperately need gospel encouragement to “keep interrupting” and redirect our focus back to Christ.

We can learn to see the limitations and needs around us not in terms of doors closing on our plans but rather doors opening to God’s greater plan.

The many interruptions and unmet expectations of motherhood are an opportunity to slow down and learn to walk at God’s pace—in the good works which he has prepared for us.

As we cradle and comfort those in our keeping, we reflect the greater love of the God who holds us—“like a child with its mother.”

No matter the challenges of our current season of motherhood, we can rest in God’s faithfulness and promises to carry us safely through.

We don’t have to travel overseas or spearhead a formal missions project to powerfully serve “the least of these”—our own homes and families provide opportunities for fruitful gospel ministry too.

When contentment in our circumstances seems impossible, we can be encouraged by Paul’s example of learning to depend on Christ and find ultimate joy in him.