Ever feel like you’ve lost a piece of yourself in motherhood?
Maybe thinking about that question stings a bit, or maybe it’s a big weight off your chest to finally say it out loud. It makes sense that motherhood changes us in both joyful and challenging ways—but if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered if God cares about you beyond your role as “mom”—friend, he really does. That’s why this series is all about what makes us whole not just as moms, but as women created by God to love and serve him in all areas of life.
Over the next few months, Emily and Laura look at how all those little threads of inspiration and moments of sanctification are making us, us. From learning something new to taking risks, building friendships and practicing forgiveness—how might God be using all of it to draw us near to him? Because no matter our motherhood journey, we can trust that only he can make us whole.
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We’ve got your wheels turning, now it’s your turn to pray through and reflect on how each week’s topic could apply to your own day-to-day life. Let this journal be your safe place to think outside of your typical bounds, get a little creative, and write bold prayers.
Friendly reminder, mom to mom: every season of motherhood looks different, especially in terms of capacity! If you’re up all night with a newborn right now, “creativity” may look completely different than if you have school-aged kiddos. Give yourself grace and know you can print this journal out again and again, season by season!
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Let’s go all-in on this ‘Dreaming Big’ thing.
If all this talk of creativity and taking risks has you excited, don’t miss out on Laura Wifler’s new children’s book, A World Wonder! It will help your kiddos understand that ‘dreaming big’ doesn’t always mean chasing after bigger and better things, but rather the way we love and invest in others along the way. Snag your copy at the link below!
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Below is a collection of resources to point you to Christ as you think creatively about stepping outside of your comfort zone.*
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Community—especially in the wearying, isolating years of young motherhood—is a gift from God for our mutual strengthening and encouragement.
Stewarding our bodies for the glory of God and love of others requires wisdom, discipline, and dependence on the Lord throughout the changing seasons of motherhood.
As we take wise, intentional risks in motherhood, we can help our kids cultivate the physical, emotional, and spiritual strength they need to live as lights for the gospel in a dark world.
Sometimes the most effective discipleship comes not in sit-down lessons or formal teaching times but in the creative, everyday, life-on-life moments we share with our kids.
The simple truths of the gospel, presented through our children’s storybooks, can encourage, convict, and teach us as moms too.
God enriches our lives with songs, books, and art that point back to his great story of redemption—helping us grasp new depths of his beauty and grace.
Even though our post-fall encounters with nature can include dangerous, fearful realities, we still can marvel at the God who reveals himself through it and continues to uphold all creation.
Giving our kids opportunities to wrestle with the uncomfortable and the unknown can help grow their dependency on Jesus and equip them for bigger, harder trials yet to come.
When motherhood doesn’t satisfy the restless longings of our heart, we’re reminded that our true purpose isn’t in a role, but in a Person—Christ himself.
In the curiosity and wonder of our children, we learn to marvel afresh at our Creator and the good world he has made.
In our creativity and our motherhood, community is God’s gracious gift to us—to support and strengthen us along the way.
When we feel the loneliness and uncertainty of being a newcomer, the gospel reminds us that friendship is a good gift—created, redeemed, and restored by our God.
Our creative expressions can serve as beautiful beams of light, reflecting the goodness and grace of our Creator in a darkened world.
As we connect with others in gospel friendship, we reflect the love of the triune God who made us for relationship.
Reading as families helps us behold the incarnate Word and see all stories in light of his Story.
Our joyful movement as moms is a means of imaging the Giver of life and breath, stewarding our minds and bodies well, and blessing the people around us.
Exploring and trying new things in God’s world can be a way of reflecting our hope in the greatest adventure—salvation through Christ.
Cultivating our children’s imaginations can help prepare them to think big thoughts about our glorious God and the wonderful world he has made.
When we’re willing to make the first move in friendship, we can reflect the love and pursuit of our ultimate friend, Jesus.
God gives us stories of his faithfulness to strengthen our faith and sustain us in hard times.
Caring for our children often leaves us with little time to care for our friends. But with a little creativity, we can be a friend at all times, even when we don’t have time.
We know we’re called to care for others, but what does it mean to care for ourselves? While there are many important things to consider, God provides a mom’s spiritual need for nourishment, rest, and beauty..
How do we understand ourselves when we realize motherhood has changed us? We look past role, achievements, and platitudes to dig deep into our true identity.
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