EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 18 MIN
Chosen, Not Perfect: What Mary Teaches Us About Trusting God
from The Lil Mama That Could · host Kirsten + Mikaela
What if being chosen by God doesn’t mean having it all together?In this episode, we’re diving into the life of Mary—the ordinary young woman God chose for an extraordinary calling—and what her story teaches us about faith, surrender, and trusting God when the plan doesn’t make sense.Mary wasn’t chosen because she was perfect. She was chosen because she was willing. And for moms navigating motherhood, marriage, mental health, grief, and the everyday chaos of life, that truth hits deep.We talk about:What it really means to trust God when you feel unqualifiedWhy obedience doesn’t require perfection (and never has)How comparison steals our confidence in God’s callingFinding peace when God’s plan feels overwhelming or unclearApplying Mary’s faith to modern motherhood and real life strugglesIf you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, behind, or unsure if you’re doing life “right,” this episode is for you.If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she is chosen, not perfect. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and send us a DM on Instagram to tell us what part of Mary’s story spoke to you most.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelilmamathatcould/?next=%2F&hl=enJoin The Lil Mama That Could Community group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelilmamathatcouldcommunityPersonal Accounts:Kirsten:www.instagram.com/owowitskirstensmithMikaela:www.instagram.com/mikaelajoysmithWebsite:www.thelilmamathatcould.comChristian motherhood podcast, trusting God, faith over fear, chosen not perfect, biblical encouragement for moms, obedience to God, Christian women podcast, motherhood and faith, surrendering control, Mary in the Bible, trusting God’s plan
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What if being chosen by God doesn’t mean having it all together?In this episode, we’re diving into the life of Mary—the ordinary young woman God chose for an extraordinary calling—and what her story teaches us about faith, surrender, and trusting God when the plan doesn’t make sense.Mary wasn’t chosen because she was perfect. She was chosen because she was willing. And for moms navigating motherhood, marriage, mental health, grief, and the everyday chaos of life, that truth hits deep.We talk about:What it really means to trust God when you feel unqualifiedWhy obedience doesn’t require perfection (and never has)How comparison steals our confidence in God’s callingFinding peace when God’s plan feels overwhelming or unclearApplying Mary’s faith to modern motherhood and real life strugglesIf you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, behind, or unsure if you’re doing life “right,” this episode is for you.If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she is chosen, not perfect. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and send us a DM on Instagram to tell us what part of Mary’s story spoke to you most.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelilmamathatcould/?next=%2F&hl=enJoin The Lil Mama That Could Community group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelilmamathatcouldcommunityPersonal Accounts:Kirsten:www.instagram.com/owowitskirstensmithMikaela:www.instagram.com/mikaelajoysmithWebsite:www.thelilmamathatcould.comChristian motherhood podcast, trusting God, faith over fear, chosen not perfect, biblical encouragement for moms, obedience to God, Christian women podcast, motherhood and faith, surrendering control, Mary in the Bible, trusting God’s plan
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