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Moments for Mom
By Elisabeth Corcoran, Author of Calm in My Chaos.
March 2002
If you are finding yourself struggling to stumble upon time to be with God, please let me encourage you that at this season of mothering, you will not just find time…you must make time. And trust me - it will be so worth it if you do. Here are some ideas to start you in the right direction on a renewed journey with God.
"If you are weary of some sleepy form of devotion, probably God is as weary of it as you are." --Frank Laubach
Set the mood:
- Set aside 10-15 minutes alone (more if you can)
- Have your Bible, a notebook and pencil handy
- Light a candle, play some worship music
- Begin your time with a prayer that the Spirit guide you in your time with God
Appointment #1
In your notebook, answer these questions as honestly as you can:
- How would you describe your spiritual walk?
- Where would you like to be?
- What do you struggle with the most?
- What questions do you keep coming up against spiritually (if any)?
- If you could change one aspect of how you live out your Christianity, what would it be?
Appointment #2
- Read John 1
- In your notebook, write down any thoughts you have about this chapter
- Write down what you learn about Jesus here
Appointment #3
In your notebook, finish these sentences:
- When I think of God the Father, I...
- When I think of God the Son, I...
- When I think of God the Spirit, I...
Jesus said, "But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name." --John 14:26
Appointment #4
In your notebook:
- List the temptations that you face
- Brainstorm what you could do to better resist them
Appointment #5
- Read Philippians chapters 1 & 2:1-18
- In your notebook, write down any thoughts you have about this chapter
- Write down what you learn about Jesus here
Appointment #6
- Read James 3:1-18
- Write down your thoughts on prayer from this passage
- Where are you at?
- I love to pray
- I like to pray
- I struggle with prayer
- Prayer? What’s that?
- Why do you think you checked the box that you checked?
Recommended reading:
- New Christian’s Handbook - Max Anders
- The Life You’ve Always Wanted - John Ortberg
- Sacred Romance - Brent Curtis & John Eldredge
Copyright © Elisabeth K. Corcoran, 2002. Elisabeth K. Corcoran is the author of "Calm in My Chaos: Encouragement for a Mom's Weary Soul". This column is original and not excerpted from her book. Reprinted with permission.
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