When facing mom guilt, we can grow in separating out the truth of the gospel from the lies we tell ourselves—and walk in the freedom of our calling and identity in Christ.

When we look back on our motherhood in regret—over our sins, our sufferings, or missed opportunities—we find hope in fixing our eyes on the eternal redemption to come.

We can trust God in our motherhood both looking forward (at the days to come) and back (at past mistakes).

God offers us healing from our painful pasts not only so we can grow as mothers and be a blessing to our children, but because he delights to make us—his children—whole.

As much as we’d like to protect them, our children will inevitably face trials and suffering. When they do, we can trust God is with us and he’s working in their lives.