Welcome to my new series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE! 

During this summer season, I am going to be joined by some amazing guests, and together we are going to dedicate each episode to calling out a common lie the enemy speaks to the hearts of Moms.

We’re going to measure that lie against the truth of scripture, offer you some practical advice and Biblical encouragement through discussion and then end our time with a simple but powerful prayer to equip you to take these lies head on whenever they try and sneak their way into your mind.

In today’s episode, we are going to tackle the lie: you are too busy to pray.

And here to help me in this discussion is Sarah Keeling.

Sarah Keeling is passinate about prayer! She is a podcaster, blogger, author, advocate, speaker, and of course, a mama! 

You can learn more about Sarah through her website!  

You can connect with her through Facebook  and Instagram

For this week's downloadable prayer, click here! 

Favorite Take-Aways: 

It's true, we don't have a lot of interrupted time as mothers; and we also have a lot on our plates--mentally and emotionally, and even physically! 

Sometimes, we get bored with prayer--hard to admit but its true! 

We suggest praying the Bible. 

WATCH OUT: Satan wants us to stay stuck, anxious and disconnected

The Biblical prayer is our weapon. “Prayer is the power that wields the weapon of the Word.” - John Piper

If we don’t spend time in prayer we try to do things in our own strength. We’re so much more powerful when we’re surrendered to God. Prayer is our only offensive weapon when you look at the armor of God. We can’t afford NOT to pray. You can’t win the battle without the weapon.

It’s ideal to have your own quiet time with God, but if you can’t, it’s okay to do it with your kids too. That doesn’t disqualify that time with God.

Keep the tiny humans alive and point them to Jesus

The enemy is going to do everything he can to break down your family and prevent you from being an effective discipler of your kids.

Prayer is a discipline and a practice. Disciple means learner. It takes practice to be still. We can’t hear God if we are drowning in all the noise. 

There are so many expectations on moms and none of them are realistic.

There’s so much freedom in asking for help. 

 

Scripture References: 

James 4:8 & Matthew 6 

 

Reminders as you begin this week:

-Start simple.

-Find an easy method to pray scripture.

-God is not looking at you with judgement and condemnation when you come back to Him.

-Kick your shame to the curb. God doesn’t deal in shame.

-Every time our seasons change, we have to adjust.

 

Love you, sister, thanks for joining the conversation!