God is with You Through the Ups & Downs of Motherhood

Practice His comforting presence and teach your kids, too.

Whether you’re a mother to young ones, teenagers, or adult children, you can feel frustrated, lonely, or unappreciated at times.

And it can come in many forms – in your responsibilities, with others misunderstanding your needs, being physically alone if you are an empty nester, or the result of lack of refreshment from God.

I think sometimes we forget that God is with us and how much we need to be reminded of His presence.

He’s there. He’s listening. He cares.

And He understands our role as a mother. I remember one day when I was feeling a little down and even though I knew God was with me, I asked Him to comfort me with His presence.

He not only answered that prayer, but taught me how to practice His presence by surrounding myself with the truth of His Word. So sometime today, I want you to find a quiet place for just 10 minutes where you can meditate on His Word and apply these truths.

God’s Presence Refreshes Your Mama’s Heart

• Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” John 14:23
• And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. John 14:16
• You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:5
• The Lord your God in your midst; the Mighty One who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
• … the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27b
• The Lord is my shepherd. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:1a,2
• You are my hiding place; You keep me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. Psalm 32:7
• Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
• I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. Psalm 16:8
• How precious also are Your thoughts for me, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You. Psalm 139:17-18
• Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6
• You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Psalm 73:24

Whenever your feelings are telling you that God is standing afar off or doesn’t understand your situation, let’s go to His Word, practice the truth, and experience His comforting presence.

You can teach this to your kids or grandkids, too.

If you have young children or grandchildren, ask them to close their eyes and picture God’s presence:

God is right beside you. He is your Helper and gives you strength. God blesses you with good things. He sings over you with joy. He surrounds you with songs of victory. He is your Good Shepherd who guides you, lets you rest in green meadows and leads you beside peaceful streams. God is with you when you sleep and when you wake up. His goodness and love will be with you all of your life.

For older children, use the verses above.

In Moms in Prayer, we come together as praying moms each week and focus on an attribute of God, with that weekly reminder that He is near. We support one another by gathering together and we pray Scripture for our children and their schools. FIND OUT MORE!

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Sue Iacoboni received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Colorado State University. She now lives in Southern California with her husband of 28 years who works in education. Their young adult daughter lives close and is using her degree in fashion design to further God’s Kingdom by helping women in need. Sue leads a college & career Moms in Prayer group, is a leader in the young adult ministry at her church, and disciples young women in the Word of God and prayer.