Busy Moms Can Make Time for God

No matter how many children, how big your house is or the amount of help you have all moms face the same dilemma- too much to do and not enough hours in the day.

But, regardless of how full our day planner is we must make time to nourish our relationship with God.

If I never called my mom our relationship would eventually cease to exist. Same thing with God.

If I never “pick up the phone” and check in with my Creator our relationship will slowly fade away.

My life consists of 4 children, homeschool, normal never-ending mommy/wife duties, online business, extracurricular activities and MRM responsibilities.

Your list is just as long or longer! How are we going to squeeze in anything else and still sleep??

Here are 5 simple ways to make sure we stay in contact with the one who leads, blesses and encourages our lives:

1) Subscribe to a daily email scripture or bible study. There are hundreds of lists out there to subscribe to. A couple I’ve come across include:

• www.christnotes.org,
  
• www.christianwomentoday.com/devotions,
  
• http://www.hem-of-his-garment-bible-study.org/Free-online-Bible-study-lessons.html
• http://freebibleemail.com/,
  
• http://fruitsofthevine.com/.

2) Tape Bible verses to your mirrors, microwave, refrigerator, back door… Everywhere you go read the word of God. Be creative! On your bathroom mirror- Psalm 45:11 or Proverbs 31:30, the microwave- Ecc 5:2 or 7:9, garage door- Psalm 40:11…

3) Purchase the Bible on CD and play them in the car every time you go somewhere. We have a set done by a guy with a Scottish accent—it seems to make it even more enjoyable!

4) Talk (like you would a friend) to God when you’re in the bathroom, doing laundry or vacuuming. In John 15, Jesus repeatedly tells us that we are his friend. You wouldn’t forget about your earthly best friend so why forget about the greatest friend we could ever imagine?

He wants our time, our hearts and our words. He eagerly awaits the simplest of conversation with us.

5) Slow down. I know, I know, I said these would be simple. It only takes a second to stop and admire God’s beauty. The trees, deer, flowers, hills, birds, river…We’re surrounded by the most amazing views. Observing and reflecting on them can only bring forth praise to the most Holy One.

How does it make you feel when your husband comments on your beauty or your children rave over your latest meal? Feels really good! Think about the joy we bring God when we notice his creation.

I pray you are able to put 1 or 2 of these (or maybe all 5!) in place by the next meeting.

Please share with us how your life is blessed by spending more time with God amidst our chaotic lives.