Hey friends! Join me this week as we take a little break from the Weary Mama Series to talk about Lent and how we can use this season to fast from the things that are distracting us from God.

If you are anything like me, as moms, we can get so overly busy and distracted that our daily hustle pulls us away from time with God and the closeness He desires for us to have with Him. We unpack Luke 4:1-13, the account of Jesus who after fasting for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert is then tempted by Satan. What a powerful reminder to us to be on our guard and to continue to stay in God's word as our weapon against the schemes of the devil.

Account can be found in Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-13

If you struggle with knowing the Bible is true and valid, here are some great sources I have read over the years that have helped me:

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace

Obviously, there are more out there, but these are a great start.

As you ponder this week's topic, ask yourself as you go into this Lenten season, "what is something that is distracting me from having time with God?" And then I challenge you to be intentional about trying to change that. Lent is a beautiful time to posture our hearts back to God, to remove the things that are pulling us away from Him and dive deeper into fellowship with Him.

I love you friends and am always here praying for you and cheering you on!

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Mom Guilt is a real thing! We all feel it. But what if I told you it didn't have to be that way? What if I told you we were all struggling and none of us truly have this whole mothering thing figured out? Well, it's true! Join me, Morgan Ellis, mom and author of Rest for the Weary Mama as we talk about chapter 7 of my book, Healing from the Past. A bit of a longer episode, but hang with me until the end because it's a good one.

Get your copy of the book here: Rest for the Weary Mama: Words of Hope and Encouragement for the Worn-Out Mom

3 Practical Ways to Overcome Mom Guilt

1. God's Word: Read it, meditate on it, and speak His truth over the lies.

“TAKE CAPTIVE EVERY THOUGHT TO MAKE IT OBEDIENT TO CHRIST.”

2 CORINTHIAN 10:5

2. Prayer:

There is so much power in prayer and I've definitely found in my own life and in the lives of strong women around me that the more you pray and talk with God, the more your heart will change. It is what can give you the capacity to handle all of life's interruptions and deviations from the plan.

3. Accountability:

I've said it before, we need each other and we are better together. Don't try to do everything on your own, invite someone else to be on the healing journey with you. Whether a peer, a mentor, or a trusted counselor who can help encourage you, challenge you, and point you back to God's truth. We all need this accountability to keep growing.

If you are struggling with guilt, fear, or shame from anything past or present, my greatest piece of advice is to not stay stuck where you are, but to use God's word, prayer, and the people around you to work through it and heal. God doesn't want you to stay stuck where you are, to feel weighed down by the heavy burdens of life, but rather bring it all to Him and allow Him to heal your heart and bring you peace in whatever it is you are walking through.

God loves you and so do I!! If you need anything or someone in your corner, please reach out. It is truly my honor to walk alongside you: hello@morganaellis.com

Don't forget, if you have loved Rest fort the Weary Mama, would you be so sweet as to go leave a reviewover on Amazon? I read every one and they truly mean the world to me, especially as a new author trying to grow and expand my credibility and reach.

Happy New Year!! It is 2025 and what better way to start the new year than talking about finding intimacy with God. Join me, Morgan, as we continue in our Weary Mama Series unpacking my book, ⁠Rest for the Weary Mama: Words of Hope and Encouragement for the Worn-Out Mom⁠

The backbone of the book comes from Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Rest isn't always a physical experience. For the purpose of my book and this episode, the rest I am talking about here is more of a heart and soul rest.

Ch. 6 : Intimacy with God

Main truths:

• God knows each of us personally, individually, and intimately.

• Intimacy with God is vital to finding true rest as a mom. Finding intentional time to spend with God doesn't have to feel like another thing on your to-do list, but like soul-nourishing time with a best friend.

• There is no greater investment of your time than spending time in God's word.

"You cannot pour from an empty cup, so what is filling yours?"

Simple ways to find and create intimacy with God, having a quiet time:

1. Start small
2. Be consistent
3. Don't give up!

Find the full list in chapter 6 of ⁠Rest for the Weary Mama⁠

There is no better time than right now to start reading God's word. God is waiting to spend time with you whenever you are ready.