Ep. 166 || Let's Reset

Even when it seems like you've done everything right as a mom, inevitably, things still don't go as planned. Someone disobeys, comes down with a fever, talks back or leaves their toy on the ground for you to step on, and in no time...you blow it. Your hopes for a near-perfect day are dashed, leaving you wondering if there's even any point in trying. On today's episode, Emily and Laura talk about those bad moments and how we’re tempted to let them dominate our whole day. But we don't have to get stuck there, because our identity in Christ means we can keep pursuing holiness, even when we sin or our circumstances aren’t ideal. When we have faith that the Spirit of Christ works in us and we want to live in light of our redemption, we can press on in faithfulness. Momma, will you join us?

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RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT

Related R|M Resources:

• Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler

• Ep. 02 || Motherhood & Self-Care

• Ep. 07 || Dirt, Dishes & Diapers: Coping with the Never-ending Mess

• Ep. 17 || Taking Back the Last Hours of the Day

• Ep. 27 || Intentional Motherhood: It’s the Little Things

• Ep. 49 || When Momma Gets Mad, Part 1: What’s Under the Surface

• Ep. 50 || When Momma Gets Mad, Part 2: Practical Ways to Stay Calm

• Ep. 70 || Is Motherhood Your Measure of Success

• Ep. 87 || What it Means to “Preach the Gospel to Yourself”

• Ep. 105 || When Motherhood Feels Too Hard

• Ep. 130 || Gospel Hope When You’re Annoyed as a Mom

• Ep. 131 || How Do I Know If I’m a Good Mom?

• “For the Mom Who Keeps Blowing It” Caroline Cobb

• “What Does It Mean to Find My Hope in Christ?” Autumn Kern

• “What Does It Mean to Remember My Identity in Christ?” Emily Jensen

• “When You Don’t Measure Up” Laura Hardin

• “Gospel Hope When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough” Christian Kposowa

• “Remedies for the Mom Who Keeps Blowing It” Amy DiMarcangelo

• “The Key to a Mom’s True Happiness” Jenn Hesse

Around the web:

• Christ in the Chaos Kimm Crandall

• “Making a Mess of Motherhood” - Melissa Kruger

• “Mother of the Year, Not Here” - Gloria Furman

• “I think I'm not so scary, but maybe I am” - Sara Mae

• “3 Truths for the Tired Mother” - Elisha Galotti

• “A Prayer for the Mom Who's Worn” - Christina Fox

• “Jesus Cancelled Your Mommy Guilt Trip” - Gloria Furman

• “FAQ: how should I handle anger while disciplining?” - Jen Wilkin

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R|M Apply Questions:

1. What is your internal standard of success as a mom? What are some of the expectations you have for yourself? How do you tend to respond when those expectations aren’t met?

2. On hard days in motherhood, what types of negative thoughts tend to fill your inner monologue? What are some truths from scripture you can preach to yourself in those moments?

3. When you sin and fall short, Emily and Laura talked about several important steps to help you walk freedom instead of guilt: acknowledge the conviction and make it right with the other person, speak truth to yourself, and move forward and change your action. Where do you tend to get stuck in that process? How can looking to the power of Christ help you work through it?

4. How can practicing gratitude for what God has done for you in Christ help you respond to your children with more grace and kindness?

5. We often struggle to turn hard days around because we’re trying to do it by pulling up our own bootstraps instead of looking to the power of Christ. What are some practical changes you could make to move from relying on yourself to relying on Christ to redeem your days?

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