Hey Reader,

When it comes to caring for those around me, I like to think it’s one of my biggest strengths.

But.

When it comes to taking care of myself? That’s my biggest weakness.

I was texting my sister recently and called us “back burner people.” Her response was, “We’ve allowed that.”

If I’m being honest, I was really put off by her response. But then I thought about it and realized she was right.

We could blame the people who shaped us over the years. But the reality is: we’re grown adults, and we get to decide whether we stay on the back burner.

And I’ve seen what happens when I do.

The more I tried to get validation from the people around me instead of from God, the worse my mental health became.

Even now, sitting here teaching moms how to teach their children about faith and God, I still struggle. Not sure if that makes me less credible to you, but if someone tells you they’re doing it perfectly and you can too? I wouldn’t trust them. No one does this perfectly. And that’s the point.

We are to do our best. And when we fall short, because we’re human and we all will, God’s grace covers us.

We may not be front burner people to those around us, or even to ourselves most of the time, but we are all front burner people to God.

He loves us. He cares for us, and He delights in us.

If you’ve been living on the back burner, take it to God in prayer today and ask Him to renew your mind (Romans 12:2). Stay rooted in Him always.

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Want something better to say than "There's nothing to be scared of"?
Wondering how to teach a preschooler what to do with fear, not just that they shouldn't feel it?

This episode I share what happened when my son refused a toddler roller coaster, then we look at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and why even He brought His fear straight to God.

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LESSON PLAN

This month's lesson plan is all about faith over fear. It won't make every scary thing disappear for your little one, but it teaches them that God covers them and carries them through it. Simple weekly activities help you Teach It, Act It Out, and Pray It together.

Here is the Faith Over Fear lesson plan for episodes 91-94!

Now, go be mighty mom!

P.S. — If you haven't already, make sure to download the Morning Faith Circle Time Printable to teach connection with God first thing.