Doubt your impact as a mother (or a mother figure)? Don’t—and we’ll tell you why.

In this special Mother’s Day week episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender dissect the complicated role of being a mom. With days that are challenging, rewarding, or a heavy mixture of both, motherhood may incite guilt or prompt you to question whether you’re doing anything right. The good news? If you’re doing your best, you’re absolutely doing it right.

Darlene and Julie share their own personal motherhood anecdotes and offer encouragement for those days when you feel exhausted and uncertain. You have a bond with your child that can’t be replicated in any of their other relationships. Even when you’re not sure your child hears you or understands you or agrees with you, the way you show them your love will be the thread tying you together even in the most difficult seasons.

Quote of the episode:

“Even when you’re messing up, it’s important to remember that God put you here with this child for a reason for a season for a purpose.”—Julie Bender

Resources

Related

• “I Made a Change—and It Brought My Prodigal Home”


• “How Do We Handle the Messiness of Motherhood? with Laila Schell – 168”


• “A Little Encouragement with Motherhood Is Disappointing”


• Check out the Smart Living book series here!

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