88 | Spiritual Growing Pains Got You Down? Restore Your Spiritual Health With These 4 Simple Steps - Devotion

Do you ever notice your routines slipping when life gets hard—leaving you feeling spiritually empty and fueling that familiar mom guilt as a SAHM trying to hold everything together? Have you been comparing yourself to other moms and wondering why your self-esteem or self-worth feels so fragile when your spiritual “nutrients” (prayer, Scripture, remembering God’s faithfulness) are running low? Are you carrying pain that feels heavier than it should because your priorities have shifted away from abiding in God—making every spiritual growing pain feel sharper and more overwhelming? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing how to ease spiritual growing pains by getting close to God again, so you can walk through hard seasons with more peace, purpose, and strength. Spiritual growing pains often feel the worst when we’re far from God — distance amplifies the ache, closeness brings clarity and purpose. Abiding in God—through prayer, Scripture, and reflection—reduces the “ache” of growth because it reminds us that nothing is wasted in His hands. Just like our bodies need nutrients, our spirits need prayer, Scripture, remembrance, and worship to stay strong during stretching seasons. Remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens trust in present trials, especially when life feels confusing or heavy. Worship in the middle of hardship becomes a testimony, showing the world a hope and peace that doesn’t make sense without Christ. Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe >Find Bible reference list in the original devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/4-practical-ways-for-moms-to-reduce Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 82 | I Am Not My Own... Learning to Surrender Control - Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-i-am-not-my-own-learning-to-surrender-control-devotion/id1828707938?i=1000767944375 77 | Mama, Failing Isn’t What You Think https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/77-mama-failing-isnt-what-you-think/id1828707938?i=1000764381852