Am I a Good Mom?

Am I a good mom? Every Mom asks this question.   Where can we find an answer we can rely on?  Is it found in how our children act or where we measure up against society's expectations? In this episode, Bethany Kimsey shares how she found secure answers in God's word and His promises to her.   Click here for a full transcript of the show. Will you join me in the challenge to spend time reading God’s word and see how it affects us?I want to hear from you?  Where are you reading in God’s word?  What are you learning? You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook or Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrustingHere are some helpful resources for having a plan to read the Bible.  ·      Pick a plan on YouVersion Bible app.  Some plans that I have enjoyed are “Faith has an Action”, “How to be in God’s Will” and “Dangerous prayers”.  ·      The Read scripture app from Bible Project.  You can start anywhere in the Bible and find videos to help explain what you are about to read.  ·      Click here  to get my free Journaling resource which looks at scripture alongside questions to help us consider how our choices could be a step to trusting God more fully.Journaling Questions:·      Does motherhood feel messy?  ·      Have you felt the lie that your identity depends on the behavior of your kids?·      Have you stepped into trying to change your kids instead of pointing them to Jesus?·      Do you know what God’s word says about how he feels about you even in messy moments?·      What lies are you believing and how is this affecting your actions?·      What truth combats the lies you are believing?·      Are you willing to commit to a time period of reading God’s word daily?·      How long with you commit to being in God’s wordVerses mentioned in the episode:·      Psalm 116:2·      Isaiah 40:11·      Isaiah 55         ·      1 Peter 5:7·      Isaiah 55:11Sign up for my newsletter here so you don’t miss news about when next season is launching.  Want to participate next season or be part of my launch team?  Reach out to me over Instagram @stepstotrusting.    Do life’s circumstances leave you wondering what is God’s will for you?  How do you deal with this or handle that?  Where do you go from here? What is your next step?We often find ourselves with these questions and it can be overwhelming.  I have gathered some verses and some questions into a journaling resource to help us process what’s next- how do we act in trust? Sign up here to receive your free, 5-day journaling tool to help explore your next step of trust.  Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.