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April 19, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

How to Be a Selfless Mom

(or at least get started that direction)

1. Share the cookies you have hidden.

2. Don’t sign your child up for an activity to help you look like a “good” mom. (Adding to your child’s schedule to pump your ego never works.)

3. Cut an activity you signed up for to create more down time for your kids.

4. Think of one thing you could do to put a smile on your child’s face… and do it.

5. Schedule a family outing that you’ve been promising to do, but haven’t gotten around to yet.

6. Give a back rub or a tummy tickle.

7. Schedule one-on-one time with each family member once a month.

When you’re selfless your family will notice. You will too. Even when you drag your feet to serve, joy will be discovered on the other side.

God notices your selflessness, too. He loves when you take steps to soften a “me first” heart.

Which reminds me…

8. Take time to offer more of yourself to God today than you did yesterday. The more you give to God the less you have to be selfish with… guaranteed.

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November 13, 2014 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Dear Weary Mom, You Are Courageous

Dear Weary Mom

You Are Courageous

How does a mom become courageous? Courage only comes when we face something that makes our knees tremble. Mom, I don’t know about you, but this happens to me every day!

Mom, you can become courageous when you step outside of your comfort zone. When you set up that chore chart (even when you worry it’ll take a lot of work to maintain). When you ask your husband to pray for you (even when you don’t want him to know how weak you really are). When you sign up for that Bible study (even when you don’t know the other women well).

Mom, you can become courageous when you believe in who God made you to be. God knew what He was doing when he gave you those kids. He believes in your leadership. He believes in the impact He can make in your kids’ lives and hearts through you. Trust that you are God’s daughter and that He lives and works in you. Ask Him to come to you, to fill you, and to be strong in your weakness. And when He comes, courage does too.

Mom, you can become courageous when you see your challenges as God sees them. Most challenges are opportunities—to get to know God better, to learn to trust Him more, and to bring change and discipline into your life. God knows everything, and He loves your completely. Challenges don’t come into your life to crush you. The come to show you how courageous you are in Him!

Need courage? I know a God who is ready to give you some. Turn to Him.

Read the original linkup post at HopefortheWearyMom.com!

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Prayer

God, thank you for giving me the gift of motherhood. It is a true blessing, but sometimes I grow weary. When those times come, help me turn to you to draw strength. May I make courageous decisions each day for my family. Thank you for challenges to test me and draw me closer to you.

More Resources:

Hope for the Weary Mom by Stacey Thacker

Hope for the Weary Mom: Weary Mom by Brooke McGlothlin

Balanced by Tricia Goyer

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October 29, 2014 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

4 Ways to Make Your Job Easier: Mommy Tips to Remember

4 Ways to Make Your Job Easier

Mommy Tips to Remember

Hey Mom, I have four ways to make your job easier today. I promise. I think you’re going to like them, too.

There’s a thing called lack of sleep, and it’s catching up with you. I know that the weekend is coming, but it’s okay to rest today. Sit down. Close your eyes (if you dare). And rest. The laundry and dishes will still be there when you get up. I promise they’re not going anywhere.
The biggest waste of a mother’s time is worrying about the next stage of your child’s life. Two things: 1. It will come. 2. It’s not going to be what you expect anyway. So enjoy your child today. If it helps, make a list of everything you enjoy about THIS season.
There’s a thing called paper and pencil that helps you manage all that stuff in your head. It gets hard trying to remember everything, all the time. (And, hey, you are getting older.) Write down everything that you need to do today. Look and see what is THE most important thing that you need to do today? Do that first.
I’ve saved the best for last. You may think you’re the only one who truly sees how messy your house is today (other than your kids and your husband!), but God sees it too. And you know what? He’s totally cool with it. He knows what’s been going on. He knows that life can be a little overwhelming at times. He can see how you’re trying. Even if not ONE chore gets done today, God loves you completely. Yup, just as you are. Not only that, He’d like to carry some of those burdens. In fact, go back to Step 1, re-do, and add in a prayer. See God in this moment extending His arms of love to you. He totally has your back (if you’re willing to turn a few things over to Him). And in the process He hopes to capture your heart, too.

Download the printable, cut out the quotes, and put them around your house to remind you how to make the most of each day with your kids!

Calling all moms: @TriciaGoyer shares 4 simple ways to make your job easier! #mommytips

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Prayer

God, thank you for the gift of motherhood—for giving me beautiful children. Help me make the most of each day with my kids and not let the stress of life get in the way of being a good parent. Thank you for precious moments together and may I savor each and every one!

More Resources:

Balanced by Tricia Goyer

Moms’ Night Out… And Other Things I Miss by Kerri Pomarolli

Saying Goodbye to Survival Mode by Crystal Paine

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