The Wise Woman Knows: 20 Minutes a Day to a Christ-Centered HomeSample

Mama, Your Work is Holy

Step One: Start your time with the Lord by praying for yourself and your family and your day. For example, "Lord, Let me take the time to be with my children today. Help me to establish better priorities so I will take the necessary time with my sweet family. Help me to stop what I am doing when I can and really look them in the eyes and let them know that they are important to me. Speak to my heart today through this devotion. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Step Two: Read the Scriptures and devotional. Write anything that stands out to you in your journal.

Sweet sister, raising your children for God is holy work. As Christian moms, our greatest work is raising up children who know and love Jesus. What you do every day—disciplining your children, wiping noses, breaking up sibling squabbles, cleaning up after yet another meal, or lying in bed at night with your child while they tell you their latest pondering—all this is kingdom work. You are raising up the next generation of Christians who will then raise up the next generation of Christians.

No matter how many times the world around us says being a mom doesn’t matter, we know the truth: Our work affects eternity. By staying faithful and loving your family well in the power of the Holy Spirit, you are sending a message of love forward to a time you will not see. Your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will thank you for the hard work you are doing today. They will have better lives because of the love you shared and the Christian life you passed on to your kids. When there is a mom in the home who has faith in the power of God in her children’s lives, there’s no stopping what she can do with her kids!

Mama, your love for your family pleases the Lord. Someday, you will know the impact of all your work. But for now, keep going, keep trying, keep believing, and keep praying, and by your faith, you will hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Pray with me...

“Dear Jesus, please help me see my mothering matters. It’s so easy to get caught up in what the world says I should be doing with my life. Help me see the importance of training these precious children for You. Give me the wisdom, strength, and insight for my calling as a mom. Help me live for you today in my home and help me to love unconditionally, just like You. Continue speaking to my heart as I go through this devotional plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Step Three: Take five minutes to plan your day. Write down six things you would like to accomplish today. Ask God to help you! Have a wonderful day!

With Much Love,

Deb Weakly and the Help Club for Moms Team