EP #036 - Motherhood: Embracing Our Roles Right Where We Are
This moment in time is one of challenge and stress for many, but I want to remind you to give yourself grace in this time. Motherhood is not an easy journey and when the boundaries we’ve set change, there is always additional stress. Dominique Young of Faith Mama, joins me to chat about the parenting journey and why you need to focus on the moments.
Dominique is a wife, mom of four, and the founder of Faith Mama. She has been called to help support and encourage moms all over the world to embrace their specific journey.
Cling to Scripture During the Transitions You Experience
Motherhood comes with so many moments of transition. Every age and stage results in a new transition that you have to go through as a mom. The most recent transitional period that we’ve collectively experienced because of Covid-19 is simply another that we have to process through and find the blessings in.
Dominique shares a verse from Matthew that she has always come back to but that has special meaning in this time. Matthew 11:28-30 speaks about rest and resting in him by giving him our troubles. Listen as Dominique breaks down her process for giving things to God so that she doesn’t pick them back up.I’ve been re-reading Psalm 23. The Lord IS your shepherd and he is leading you along the path of righteousness. Slow down and rest in Him.
How Can You Say Yes to You Without “Mom Guilt”?
First you have to say yes to making space. Stop filling up your calendar from morning to night. You have to give yourself the space and time to rest and fill your cup back up. Also, you don’t have to have anything planned for that time. Feel free to leave a blank space… and keep it blank.
Don’t forget to say yes to yourself. God can’t work through you unless there is space and room for Him. Dominique and I share all of our tips for making that space. Embrace the pause.
Move Past the Doubt and Own Your Mom Journey
Take a moment and feel the overwhelm, but don’t dwell, and don’t run away. You’re allowed to have the feelings. Once you realize you’re overwhelmed, take a breath and feel the feelings. Lean into the feelings and figure out WHY you’re there.
Dominique shares her process of asking why seven times. It’s all part of getting to know yourself and how your backstory impacts your today and future. You don’t have to keep allowing your backstory to have power over you, but you DO have to understand your backstory.
Don’t allow your emotions to dictate the blessings that God has given you. All the things that God is talking with us about is what allows the fruit of our souls to come to light.
Connect with Dominque:
Dominique Young is a wife, mom of 4 amazing kiddos. Through transparency and vulnerability, Dominique is on a mission to help moms to live empowered lives through the study of Gods word and application of His principles.
She has seen God change her life through His word and she believes that He will do the same for others. She is the president and founder of Faith Mamas Inc. and serves thousands of moms across the world and they draw near to God!
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