Wild Hope Devotion for MothersSample

Be Open To Receive

Moms are notoriously brilliant at caring for others, but when we get tapped out, we often try to dig our own wells instead of drinking from the stream God has provided. But now is the time to practice receiving. It means drinking from the stream in the desert, eating the manna provided, accepting help when needed, saying yes to Jesus' sacrifice for us, and trusting in God's power. Begin letting go of the belief that you must manage every detail and over-analyze every decision. Instead, be open to trusting that God will provide at the moment you most need it.

Jesus frequently asked people, "What do you want me to do for you?" It's a complicated question, right? When was the last time you thought about what you REALLY want deep in your soul? When you don't have clarity, it's easy to live untethered – to have a life ordered and prioritized by others telling you what you should want. Is it possible that with all the available choices, you have lost focus and are chasing a thousand different ways of doing life? Does your life align with your values? Take some time to get clear about what you want for your family and make room to receive the new rhythms, habits, and opportunities God offers. This is the time for trusting God to guide your decisions, calm your anxious searching and free your mind from believing it's all up to you.