90 | Stop Comparison and Grow Your Faith Again - Devotion

Do you ever treat your spiritual routines like gummy vitamins — quick, cute, but not actually nourishing your heart? Have you felt that quiet sting of comparison or mom guilt when God exposes something uncomfortable in you — like anger you didn’t realize was there? Are you giving yourself grace for the slow, inconvenient growth seasons — the ones that stretch your self-worth while God prepares you for what’s next? 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 spiritual growing pains show up in our everyday mom life — from “gummy vitamin” faith to the uncomfortable stuff God exposes — so you can recognize your own growth and walk into it with more confidence and grace. Spiritual growth needs real nourishment, not “gummy vitamin” faith. Just like your kids needed quality vitamins for healthy development, moms need Scripture, prayer, and reflection to strengthen spiritual routines and self‑worth. Growth is uncomfortable, even when it isn’t painful. Outgrowing shoes, clothes, and old habits mirrors how God stretches moms beyond comparison, anger, and old identities as He matures us spiritually. Your growing pains are personal — and they don’t define your worth. Some moms feel the “pain” of growth intensely, others barely notice it. Neither experience means you’re failing; it’s simply where you are in your walk with Christ. Spiritual growth rarely fits your schedule — but it prepares you for your next season. Just like kids suddenly needing new clothes overnight, God uses inconvenient seasons to prepare moms for new priorities, confidence, and calling. Growth reveals new strengths God planted in you long before motherhood. Compassion, patience, self‑control, and confidence emerge as God matures you — just like David’s long journey to kingship shows growth takes time and intention. 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/5-biblical-lessons-for-moms-from 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: 88 | Spiritual Growing Pains Got You Down? Restore Your Spiritual Health  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/88-spiritual-growing-pains-got-you-down-restore-your/id1828707938?i=1000771308940 78 | Snuggles to Scripture: What My Kids Teach Me About God - Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/78-snuggles-to-scripture-what-my-kids-teach-me-about/id1828707938?i=1000765412161