Self-Care in the Busyness of Motherhood | Ep. 86

We were created to work and to rest, but sometimes it feels like our to-do list never ends. But we were not created to carry the burdens of “doing it all” or to indulge in copious amounts of “me time.” So, when and how are we supposed to rest amidst the busyness of motherhood? In this episode, Laura and Emily get to the heart of self-care for mommas. While we do need practical things like sleep, food, and a shower, what our hearts most desperately need is the refreshing truth of the gospel. We weren’t made to be limitless, so our limitations are actually a gift that draws us into the rest offered by Christ in every situation.

Articles, Resources and Related Content:

• RM | Equipping
• Ep. 2: Motherhood & Self-Care
• Ep. 66: Hannah Anderson: How Humility Nourishes a Weary Mom’s Soul 
• Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands - Shona & David Murray
• Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul - Hannah Anderson
• “Five Truths on Rest – Lessons from a Newborn” - Lauren Weir, Words Worth Noting
• “Self-Care and Self-Denial” - Amie Patrick, The Gospel Coalition
• “Returning to Rest”  - Lexy Sauvé, Deeply Rooted Magazine
• “Come, All Who Are Weary” - Jon Bloom, Desiring God

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