Dear Single Mom, You’re Doing Great! 10 Devotions of God’s Love Amid the ChaosSample

WARNING! BRAIN OVERLOAD!

In the whirlwind of daily life, do you ever feel like your mind is overloaded? As a woman—and a single mom— the demands on your memory can often feel overwhelming. Each day, your brain becomes a repository for countless details, dates, and to-dos, tirelessly sorting out grocery lists, household chores, school and work projects, and more.

In our hurry-it-up society, our senses are bombarded with a constant stream of distractions. From the endless array of TV channels that take forever to scroll through so that you’re too tired to watch once you’ve picked a program, to the omnipresence of social media, it’s all too easy to succumb to the cacophony of noise vying for our attention. Without even realizing it, we willingly expose our minds to these external influences, allowing them to infiltrate our thoughts and shape our perceptions.

In the midst of this chaos, God calls us to care for our minds with intentionality and purpose. What are some good things you can think about today? (Hint: read Philippians 4:8 for some suggestions.)

If the constant buzz of activity threatens to overwhelm your mind, it may be time to pause and recalibrate. Turn off the television for a while, even if you use it for background noise or to entertain the kids while you get chores done. Silence your phone notifications for an hour if you can. Shut the bathroom door for five minutes and take a breather. Creating spaces of quiet in your day allows your mind to unwind and recharge, allowing you the clarity, insight, and renewed strength you need to get through the rest of the day.

God, I need a little peace and quiet today. Help me to carve out time with You to recharge my spirit and rest. Amen.