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June 10, 2020 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Walk It Out #107: Midnight Mom with Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts

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Midnight Mom with Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts

As a mom of ten kids, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights. Even more than the caring for babies, and the “mommy I had a bad dream moments” there have been lots of worries that have made me toss and turn. Some have been legitimate worries, like sick kids and struggling kids. But there have been even more nights when my imagination is my worst enemy. There are so many “what ifs” that can take my mind down negative thought-trails.

And it makes sense, our enemy’s goal is to make sure we cower in fear rather than stand in faith. He likes to come to us in the midnight hours when we’re exhausted and our defenses are down.

Yet, it’s also in these midnight hours that we can have a turning point. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” We guard our hearts by stopping those negative thoughts from circling around and around. Prayer helps us to turn our minds from our worries toward God instead. This is important for us and for our kids.

One of the greatest things we can teach our children is to live in faith, rather than fear. Faith comes when we choose to believe God, even in the midnight hours.

Remember that God’s goodness to us and our children has not changed, even during scary times. The lessons we can teach our kids about trusting God will be ones they can cling to for a lifetime. But we have to practice first before we can teach our kids. And this is what the topic was on my recent podcast.

Today, my guests are Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts. And their ministry is toward those Mamas who are often up in the middle of the night for various reasons, especially due to worries and fears.

“There is something about the middle of the night that can feel so dark and lonely,” says this mother and daughter duo. “For the countless moms who spend many of their nights awake—whether they are nursing, worrying about a grown child, or finally taking a moment for themselves—it’s a time when all the stress and anxiety of the day can easily rise to the surface of their hearts.”

And that’s where the Midnight Mom Devotional comes in. What began as a small online prayer ministry to encourage moms in the middle of the night quickly grew into a worldwide prayer movement.

Today on Walk It Out, we talk about the hearts behind these prayers, about the wonderful Facebook community, and about their new 365-day devotional. You’ll be inspired by this mother-daughter duo just as I was.

Who are Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts?

Becky Thompson is the author of the books My Real Story, Truth Unchanging, Hope Unfolding, and Love Unending and speaks frequently to the issues of balancing life as a wife, mother, and daughter of God. She is the founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional Facebook page and is also known to millions as the author of BeckyThompson.com, a blog that reaches a global audience of readers in need of hope, healing, and the Father’s love. A recent transplant to the Nashville area, she lives there with her husband, Jared, and their three young children.

Susan Pitts lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Marc. They have been married for 40 years and together host conferences and events, ministering across the state. Pitts spends much of her time as the Midnight Mom Devotional prayer director, praying for the thousands of requests that come in from around the world. She has two adult daughters and three grandchildren. In her free time, Pitts enjoys trying to keep her New England garden alive in Oklahoma red dirt soil.

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About the Book:

This beautiful devotional was inspired by Thompson and Pitts’s Midnight Mom Devotional (MMD) Facebook page, which has more than 900k followers and reaches more than a million moms each night. Launched in 2016, Thompson created the page to encourage moms in the midnight hours, and it quickly grew into a worldwide prayer movement of women supporting each other through the challenges and beauties of motherhood.

However, Thompson’s and Pitts’ individual ministries to women go back much further than the launch of the Facebook page. Pitts, in particular, remembers praying for other moms as she held Becky as an infant.

“The day I went into labor (with Becky), Marc was out of town at a job interview,” writes Pitts. “A neighbor drove me to the hospital. I remember feeling very alone and scared even though I knew that Jesus was with me. When I went home later that week, I remember sitting in the rocking chair in the midnight hours. As I held baby Becky, I thought of the mommas who were having babies and who might also be feeling alone and scared, and I prayed for them. That was when the Midnight Mom prayer time started for me.”

Like the Facebook page, the new devotional also provides an opportunity for moms to lift each other up and join in community since each of the brand new prayers has a line to write the name of the momma the reader is praying for that particular night. It also includes a topical index in the back for moms who need prayer for a specific situation—from depression and illness to pregnancy and homeschooling.

Women in the midst of motherhood who seek hope and community will love the way this devotional connects them to others in their same season of life. They’ll find that they are far less alone than they often feel.

“The night can be so dark and lonely,” writes Thompson. “But friend, it doesn’t have to be. We don’t have to feel all alone. Because there are women across the world all awake right now doing the very same thing you are. And there is a God who wants to meet you right where you are.”

Walk It Out Scripture

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

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May 20, 2017 by Tricia Goyer 5 Comments

Meditate on God’s Word | Psalm 1:2-3

Meditate on God’s word:

Psalm 1:2-3

But whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.

Prayer for while you meditate:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord, help me be like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. May I delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. And because of your word planted deep, may whatever I do prosper and bring glory to your name.

Meditate on God’s Word day and night. Psalm 1:2-3

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October 27, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 5 Comments

10 Ways to Nourish Your Creative Soul + Printable & Giveaway {by Sarah Humphrey}

Mother’s make the world go round; they really do! In so many facets of daily life, moms are the outlet that God uses to show nurture, compassion, and presence to children, both young and old. Once a mother, always a mother! Though I am probably considered a young mom, I’ve been granted the opportunity to dive in deeply and in ways I didn’t plan for.

My story of motherhood came with quite a long list of unreconciled grief and also gifts that came in unexpected packages! With a background in applied health sciences and training in various Christian inner healing programs, I was able to bring some of my motherhood challenges into a better perspective by allowing myself the space to sit back, listen to the Holy Spirit, and fill up with the grace of God. His truth in my life gave me the tools I needed to simplify the rumblings of my heart and to organize the noise in my head. I’m so grateful that as I learned how to be a mom, I mostly learned how to live in His presence. It has been true in my story that,

“You make known to me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand, there are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11).

The challenge for every mom is learning how to manage the dance of filling up our hearts while also giving them away. It is what we do on a constant basis and without hearing the voice of God, we can easily drift into depression, overwhelm, and disappointment. He is good, and He made us the perfect woman and mother for our family. I say woman first, because it’s sometimes difficult to remember our identity, especially in relation to self and in marriage. I say mother second because we give out to our children what comes from that place of truth rooted in love.

One of my favorite ways to encourage presence in my home is the living a life of simplicity. I love making tasks easy and enjoyable, while also making a lot of room for fun! I try to “own” little by means of earthly materials and time-wasters, because de-cluttering my schedule, my body, and my home has brought me the most freedom! Here’s a few tips I use daily or weekly on living simply and creating room for presence:

Wake up 20 minutes before my family to enjoy the peace of the morning and hot coffee all while being alone.
Go through my clothes closet. Choose only the clothes I’ve worn in the last 6 months more than twice. Let the others find a new home! (I’ve done this for my husband and kids as well! Can we say HAPPY LAUNDRY?!)
Simplify kids toy and extracurriculars. Choose a few that they love. Spend the rest of the time doing things together like walks, reading, trips to the supermarket, and to the park.
Go clean and green when I am able! If I can use products that support my physical body and mind, I find that I am much more energetic and equipped to move and be with my family. It also means the kids usually help me with cleaning!
Find an outside hobby that fills me up! I love to create and doodle; it brings a quick outlet and costs almost nothing! A little joy for mom goes a long way.
Eat one piece of fruit a day, and take one scoop of a healthy greens powder daily. Moms need to supplement our mac and cheese and chicken nugget palatte. This helps!
Give myself extra grace. When I mess up, say “I’m sorry.” Nothing is more heavy than mom guilt. Let it go, and try to take deeper breaths next time! We all make mistakes.
Take a walk. If you’re a working mom, see if you can get outside for a few minutes on your lunch break. Touch a tree, look at the sky, take a few deep breaths!
Love another mom friend. If you grab a coffee on the go, think of another mom who might need one. A simple “I understand you; I’m with you” can change the atmosphere. It takes a village, we’re in this together!
Most of all, slow down and enjoy. Every moment, of every day.

It is difficult, yes. But it is worth it. It can be challenging, yes. But we will grow! It can be downright scary, yes. But God is always bigger. Live with simplicity, trust in His goodness, pray all the time. You are a world-changer! Your life and heart matter.

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{About Sarah Humphrey}

Often considered a dreamer and silly heart, Sarah Humphrey uses inspiration from her most beloved career, motherhood, to fuel her passion for writing, creative movement and teaching. She has and is authoring several books and children’s books. Sarah currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and three beautiful, bouncy kids.

Find out more about Sarah at http://sarahhumphrey.com.

{40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood + giveaway}

40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood: Devotions and Coloring Book to Nourish Mom (Abingdon Press, August 2016)

Nourishment for a mother’s soul through 40 days of devotion and . . . doodling!

Wouldn’t it be marvelous if mothering came with a concrete set of instructions—an easy recipe we could follow? Instead, motherhood challenges women to find their faith, their true selves, and their family through daily doses of trial and error. It is a brilliant and healing time of life that is full of joy, pain, and beauty with a small side of crisis (and humor). What mothers do not know, they learn. And through this lifelong process of learning, they nurture and care for the most precious gifts on earth: children. In a modern society where moms often have a full and busy plate, these 10 minute daily devotions focus on six key topics of motherhood:

—Self-acceptance
—Self-care
—Reconciling with grief, hope and expectations
—Generosity
—Presence
—Forgiveness

In addition to the devotions, these beautiful pages are adorned with handmade illustrations to help you refresh from long days or even occasional sleepless nights. So, grab your colors and a little quiet time for yourself while doodling at the kitchen table. You will be grateful you did!

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September 8, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Go from Good to Great

“For the Law never made anything perfect—but instead a better hope is introduced through which we [now] come close to God.” Hebrews 7:19 (AMP)

My friend Kayleigh is 15 years younger than me, but 15 times more serious in the kitchen. While I am an adequate cook, Kayleigh pours through recipe books to discover the next great recipe. When our church had a dessert contest for a lady’s event, Kayleigh spent all day making chocolate ganache tarts and she won first prize!

When it came to encouraging believers to display the name of Jesus Christ well, the apostle Paul wanted Christians to move beyond “good” to become “great.” Ephesians chapter four is a recipe for how believers should live. “Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they’ll have something to share with those in need” (Ephesians 4:28, AMP). Stealing is bad, working hard is better, doing good and sharing with others is great!

In the Old Testament God gave the Law—rules and regulations to guide the Israelites in doing good. In the New Testament, as followers of Jesus Christ, good is not good enough. We must go a step beyond. We must allow Jesus to fill our hearts and guide our lives. While I’m a fine cook, it’s the great cooks and bakers who win contests. While I can live a good life on my own, with Jesus strengthening me, I can give beyond my desire, share beyond my ability, and love beyond myself.

Jesus knows we can’t go from good to great without Him. All we have to do is ask Him to take over control of our lives on a daily basis. And the most wonderful part is not the great things He guides us to do… but the deepening relationship with Him through the process!

Faith Step: Think of something great a friend has done—something that you know was only accomplished through Jesus Christ. Then write a note letting your friend know that his or her model is one you are thankful for and strive to follow.

Hebrews 7:19 encourages us to go from good to great! Find out why & how here:

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Put the world on hold and step into the presence of Jesus, who gladly takes our burdens and stress and restores them with “the peace that surpasses understanding.”

This uplifting daily devotional book includes 366 short five-minute readings that help you rest and recharge your spirit by putting your focus on the Living God. Each page begins with a Scripture quote, followed by and uplifting devotion that demonstrates how Jesus’ life and teaching apply today. With humor, humility, and grace, the writers share insights that are easily relatable. A Faith Step is also included for you to practice throughout the day. The Faith Step will inspire and challenge you to apply the day’s message to your life.

For those who are seeking a deeper experience in their relationship with Christ, Mornings with Jesus 2016 offers a fresh perspective of who Jesus is and what that means for day-to-day life. As you focus on His truth, you will experience an abundance of blessings that spring from your ever-growing personal relationship with Him.

With a warm and friendly voice, 366 short devotional writings on the character and teachings of Jesus encourage you to greet each day by drawing near to Him and inviting His presence into your day. Spend time with Jesus at the beginning of each day and experience His nearness and peace in a new way throughout the year.

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April 26, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Plant God’s Words Deep in Your Heart

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Praise be to You, Lord; teach me Your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from Your mouth. Psalm 119:11–13 (NIV)

My young children have recently joined a program where they are encouraged to memorize Scriptures. It’s so adorable for them to work so hard to memorize the words. Maybe they’re doing it because they remember that they’ll get a sticker or a piece of candy for each one they know.

Maybe they work so hard because they see the smile on my face and the joy in my eyes as they try. Recently, I found my six-year-old daughter trying to teach her brother John 3:16, “For God so love the princesses that He gave His only begotten Son.”

I corrected her, but I had to smile. Yes, Jesus died for the princesses, too. I know that my children are working hard for immediate rewards, but I also know that they will receive other, more long-range rewards too. How do I know?

Like them, when I was little I memorized Scripture verses so that I could pick out pink plastic rings and miniature chocolate bars from Miss Margo’s treasury box. Those treats were soon broken, lost, or eaten, but the words remained, and in my teen years when I was living far from Jesus, those words returned to me, and they brought me back to Him. Psalm 37:31 (NIV) says, “The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.”

There are many things of this world that will cause us to tumble, but the words of Jesus will be like stepping stones on a slippery path. It’s a wonderful thing for us to hide God’s Word in our heart. And if we get a sticker, it’s a bonus. But we are never too young—or too old—to work to plant His Words deep.

Faith Step: Choose a verse to memorize this week. Psalm 119:11 is a great one to start with!

The words of Jesus are like stepping stones on a slippery path. @TriciaGoyer

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April 12, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Spiritual Growth: From Rags to Riches

He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants–God’s own people, Israel. He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. Psalm 78:70–72 (NLT)

One of my favorite things is to hear rags-to-riches stories… not stories of men and women who literally went from homeless to living in a mansion, but those who did so spiritually.

Christian biographies are filled with stories of ordinary people who Jesus got ahold of and through them, inspired a generation through them. Charles Colson, D. L. Moody, and Joni Eareckson Tada were average folks–each with his and her own challenges–until Jesus got to them.

What happens to turn a man or woman around? A willingness to allow Jesus to enter and fill. With Jesus inside, all those who come in contact with them get the impression that Jesus is at work. Those who allow Jesus’ love in have the ability to love and care for others in remarkable ways.

Jesus raises men and women for His glory. At the end of his life David himself confessed the transformation:

“These are the last words of David: ‘David, the son of Jesse, speaks–David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.’” (2 Samuel 23:1 NLT).

David knew who he was. He was a mere shepherd. God was the One Who raised him–not because of David’s choosing, but because of God’s.

Today you may feel completely ordinary, but what does Jesus see? Jesus is an expert at raising up those who bow down low to Him. Not so those men and women will get the glory, but because His children–His sheep–will have leaders whom they can look to, to offer them hands-and-feet love and care from our true Shepherd’s heart.

Faith Step: Check out a book from the library on a saint, and take note on how Jesus took that person from rags to riches, spiritually.

Today you may feel completely ordinary, but what does Jesus see? @TriciaGoyer

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February 23, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

Depend on Jesus

God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: ‘Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me—the very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.’” Isaiah 30:15 (MSG)

One of my clearest childhood memories is when I was five. My stepdad was running errands for my mom and dropped me off at a birthday party. The thing was, when I knocked at the door, a stranger opened it. My dad had gotten the location wrong. Not only that, I turned around to see he’d already driven away.

The people invited me in to call my mom, but I knew better than to go into a home with strangers. Thankfully, my aunt lived only one mile down the street. With present in hand, I walked to my aunt’s house with the lady following me in her car, still offering to help me. I made it to my aunt’s house and my mom picked me up, but from that point on I made a mental note that I had to take care of myself.

It’s been a hard habit to break. When challenges come I want to be strong. I strive to make things happen. My mind tries to figure out what I can do to control the situation. Jesus, of course, wants better for me. He knows I cannot help myself or save myself. His desire is for me to depend on Him. He is where my strength comes from, and He is where I’ll find salvation.

Events from my childhood may cause me to try to figure out the answer alone, but remembering where my help comes from makes all the difference. Looking back, I wasn’t walking by myself to my aunt’s house. Jesus was by my side, protecting me and guiding me every step of the way. Jesus has never failed me, and He never will.

Faith step: Think back to an impacting moment that’s caused you to be self-dependent. Write that down, and then write a prayer asking Jesus to help you depend on Him more.

Jesus has never failed me and He never will! @TriciaGoyer

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June 5, 2015 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Walking with Jesus

One of my favorite things about writing devotions for Mornings with Jesus was sitting down and thinking about my own encounters with Jesus—really taking that time to reflect on my relationship with Him. I began writing or thinking about each devotion by asking myself, “What Scriptures have really impacted my life?” I would write out the Scripture verse, and then jot down experiences I’ve had that are related to that verse. It was a wonderful time of reflection for me as I looked back at the moments in my life and realized how God’s Word has brought understanding and strength to my life, and pushed me to change.

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Some of the devotions came to me through that reflection process. Others were borne out of my own personal quiet time. As I met Jesus in the morning and read His Word, special Scriptures would stand out. I knew God had a plan for me to include those, too.

Since I’m a novelist, I like lots of description … it was hard to keep myself to the shorter word count of a devotion. Writing for Mornings with Jesus has also reminded me to pause as I read God’s Word and think about what one message God’s speaking to me at that moment.

The biggest lesson I learned as I was writing was thankfulness. As I wrote about the Scriptures that meant the most to me—and about the numerous ways Jesus met me in everyday moments—my heart was flooded with gratitude. I realized even more that Jesus has given us the amazing gift of salvation but He didn’t stop there. He gave us Himself to walk beside our every step. My life and my devotional stories are proof of that.

My prayer for every Mornings with Jesus reader is that these devotions stir their hearts to open to our amazing Savior, and that the devotions give them a hunger to build a deeper, personal relationship with Him.

Jesus gave us Himself to walk beside our every step! @TriciaGoyer

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May 21, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

Spend Time in Jesus’ Presence

It’s funny how much we grow and change in our life with God. Just the other day I was thinking about how much my devotional time has matured and blossomed, just as I have.

When I first started quiet time with God I thought the goal was to learn the most about God as I could. I read commentaries and studied books. Then one day I felt God whispering to my heart, “You know ABOUT Me, but take a moment and just love me. I’m right here.”

After that, I still study, but I also make sure to just spend time in Jesus’ presence. I wake up before anyone else. With my husband, college-aged son,three young children, and my grandma, that’s the ONLY time it’s quiet. In addition to sitting down with my Bible and journal, sometimes I’ll read while I’m on my recumbent bicycle. I’ll read Scriptures and then close my eyes and pray for various concerns.

Sometimes I sit on my couch with my Bible, a journal, and a few devotional books. My all time favorite “study” book is Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. I usually write out what God is speaking to my heart or I write out my prayer requests. It’s great to look back over old journals and see how God answered prayers!

Take a moment to spend time in Jesus’ presence, just loving Him! @TriciaGoyer

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April 16, 2015 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Start Your Own Rescue Journal

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials. 2 Peter 2:9 (NLT)

Grace is an amazing thing. God’s grace saved our souls for eternity, but God often shows up with daily graces too. The important thing is having a soft heart and attentive spirit to see them. Grace is God doing for us what we could never do ourselves. It’s preparing for our rescue.

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Our family witnessed God’s grace when he provided a house. We had moved from the Northwest to the South several years ago, and the hardest part has been settling down. The first condo we rented—sight unseen—was old and moldy.

We moved into a nice apartment after that, but when my grandmother decided to move back in with us, we didn’t have enough room, so we chose to move. After that we found a large, spacious house, but it was old, drafty, and expensive to heat and cool.

I was thankful, but my heart hadn’t settled. There were many wonderful houses in the area, but with my husband’s new ministry position the cost was out of reach. So I started praying.

The answer came in an unexpected way. I offered a book to a new friend. When she came by to get it, I asked if she happened to know of a house that would fit our large family. Not only did she know of one, she owned one!

Because of her husband’s job they had to move across town. The house was a perfect fit and the right price. And our presence there was an answer to her prayers for good renters too.

Are you facing a trial today? God not only knows how to rescue you, but He has a plan for that very thing. The rescue may look different than you imagine, but His way is perfect. Trust Him in that.

Faith step: Create a small “rescue” journal. Start today by writing down how God shows up and answers your prayers. Every day add to your journal. Each page—each entry—will increase your faith!

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March 28, 2015 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

Words to Live By | Micah 6:8

Saturday Scripture

Micah 6:8

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for your guiding Word—for giving me words to live by. You show me what is good and honoring to you. Help me to be fair, extend mercy, and be humble. May others be able to see your work in my life and be drawn to You.

Words to live by: act justly, love mercy, & walk humbly with God. #micah 6:8 @TriciaGoyer

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