Motherhood is a rollercoaster ride! It is filled with the ups and downs of heartwarming moments and challenging twists and turns. Yet for anxious moms, this rollercoaster ride can turn them upside down and fill them with anxiety. Amidst the joys of raising children, worry and fear can creep in. In this article, we’ll look at two truths for anxious moms and a lie they often believe.
Truth: It’s Okay to Take Off the Supermom Cape
Anxious moms often think they must do it all: keep house, juggle work responsibilities, bake delicious and nutritious cookies, and still have time to recite the entire Bible. But let’s be real—none of us are supermoms. That cape doesn’t exist! And even if it did, we’d probably trip over it while chasing a runaway toddler.
Being a godly mom means focusing our energy and our attention on the things that matter most: God, first; your family, second. Having your priorities straight helps reduce your anxiety. Let’s see how Jesus helped Martha and Mary to order their priorities.
While Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to him teach her, Martha was busy in the kitchen (possibly banging the pots and pans). She whined,
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