#109. 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 23, and 72 for Moms: Trusting the Good Shepherd With Your Children

What if the greatest gift you could give your children isn't protection from every hardship—but confidence in the Good Shepherd who walks with them through every valley?In today's episode of The Dwelling Place from Entrusted Ministries, Stephanie Hickox explores 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 72, and the beloved Psalm 23. Together, we'll discover how God's wisdom, care, and presence provide everything parents need to faithfully raise children in an uncertain world.Beginning with Solomon's humble request for wisdom, we're reminded that true success comes not from wealth, power, or achievement, but from seeking God above all else. Then, in Psalm 72, we see a king's desire to govern with righteousness, compassion, and justice—qualities every Christian parent longs to cultivate in their own home.The heart of this episode centers on Psalm 23, one of the most treasured passages in Scripture. Stephanie unpacks what it means for Jesus to be the Good Shepherd and how that truth transforms the fears, anxieties, and burdens so many moms carry for their children.If you've ever worried about your child's future, struggled with fear over a diagnosis, wrestled with grief, or wondered whether God is truly caring for your family, this episode offers biblical encouragement and lasting hope.In This Episode:Parenting with dependence on God's wisdom rather than human understandingHow Psalm 72 encourages single moms and families who feel aloneWhat Psalm 23 teaches about God's care for parents and childrenFinding peace when facing medical uncertainty and difficult diagnosesTrusting God when you cannot control your child's circumstancesUnderstanding God's goodness in seasons of suffering and hardshipHow Jesus restores wounded hearts and guides families through life's valleysLearning to exchange fear for confidence in the Good ShepherdKey Scriptures:2 Chronicles 1Psalm 72Psalm 23John 10 – Jesus, the Good ShepherdEncouragement for Christian MomsWhether you're navigating parenting challenges, special needs, medical concerns, grief, anxiety, or simply the daily responsibilities of motherhood, Psalm 23 reminds us that our children ultimately belong to the Shepherd who loves them even more than we do.God's presence—not the absence of hardship—is our greatest source of peace.The Lord is our Shepherd. He restores our souls. He walks beside us through every valley. And one day, we will dwell in His presence forever.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't carry the weight of her family alone.Keywords: Christian parenting, Christian motherhood, Psalm 23, Good Shepherd, parenting anxiety, trusting God with your children, Bible study podcast, Christian mom encouragement, faith-based parenting, biblical motherhood, Christian family discipleshipLearn more about Entrusted Ministries and discover additional resources for Christian families at Entrusted Ministries.Do you feel hopeless, discouraged, or anxious in your parenting? Can God redeem those mistakes and give peace and hope for the future? Yes, He truly can! Entrusted with a Child's Heart can encourage you to embrace the fresh start God has for you. This quick episode explains how this biblical parenting study can guide moms, bless your church, and actually help the leaders! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-for-christian-moms-encouragement-in/id1700555502Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary, Spurgeon's Treasury of David