Hey there, Mama 🤎
I can distinctly remember when I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a teacher… or a writer (an author, but I didn't use that word. Lol!) and even an actress. When I look back, God has been so good. I was blessed to be a teacher for about a decade and spent 17 years in education overall, and I truly loved it.
But there were other things God placed on my heart too… writing, acting, creating. I’ve had glimpses of those dreams: singing in the choir, writing skits for ministry, even doing a little acting along the way.
Yet, if I’m honest, there have been moments where I’ve looked back and thought about the books I never wrote… the play I never auditioned for… the dreams that felt like they just sat there.
And if I’m even more honest, there were times I quietly wondered if some of those dreams had died. But as I sat with God and reflected, I was reminded of this truth: Just because something has been quiet… doesn’t mean it’s dead.
God knows how to breathe life into what feels like it’s been lost.
He knows how to revive what looks dry.
He knows how to restore what feels forgotten.
And I’m grateful for the moments I did sing, for the words I do write now, for being able to pour into you through this newsletter and my blog. I’m reminded not to despise small beginnings. Not to let life, busyness, or even people distract or discourage me from what God has placed in my heart.
So let me encourage you, Mama…
If you’ve felt like certain dreams have faded in this journey of motherhood—it’s still possible.
Even if it doesn’t look like what you imagined.
Even if it starts small.
Don’t despise where you are.
Put your faith to work… and watch God blow your mind!
Devotion: Can These Bones Live?
Scripture:
Ezekiel 37:3-5
“He asked me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’
I said, ‘Sovereign Lord, you alone know.’
Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones and say to them, “Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!”… I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life."
In this passage, God brings Ezekiel to a valley of dry bones—completely lifeless, scattered, and without hope. And then He asks a powerful question: “Can these bones live?”
What a question. Because if we’re honest, there are areas in our lives where we’ve quietly answered, “Probably not.”
Dreams we’ve shelved.
Passions we’ve buried.
Parts of ourselves we’ve disconnected from.
But God wasn’t asking Ezekiel because He didn’t know the answer, He was inviting him into participation.
He tells Ezekiel to prophesy—to speak life.
And that’s the part that stood out to me…God didn’t just perform a miracle around him. He invited him to open his mouth and partner with Him.
Mama, the same is true for you. Those dreams God placed in your heart, whether from childhood or seasons ago, are not beyond Him. The question isn’t if He can revive them. The question is…
Will you believe Him enough to speak life again?
There is power in:
- The Word of God you carry in your heart
- The words you speak out of your mouth
- The faith you choose to activate
Yes, faith without works is dead (James 2:17). But when you combine your faith with action, even small steps, things begin to shift.
You may not be in the same season. It may not look how you imagined.
But God is still able. So today, speak to those “dry bones” in your life:
Your dreams.
Your purpose.
Your confidence.
And declare:
“LIVE”
Then take one small step in faith… and watch God blow your mind!
Take a Moment to Reflect
Take a moment to reflect:
- What dream, desire, or part of yourself feels like it has “dried up”?
- What would it look like to believe God could revive it?
- What is one small step you can take this week to partner with Him?
Pray: Lord, remind me of your promises that you gave what might seem so long ago. Breathe life back into my hope, dreams, and visions that seem dead. I choose to walk by faith, speak life, and partner with you, becuase you be well able.
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Why Rest Feels Hard for High-Capacity Moms
Faith and Therapy: Healing the Whole Person
Many Christian working moms carry emotional overwhelm while still trying to hold on to their faith—and somewhere along the way, parts of them begin to feel quiet… even dried up.
In this blog, I share how therapy and biblical principles can work together to help God breathe life back into your spirit, mind, and body. Because healing isn’t about choosing between faith and support—it’s about allowing God to use both as part of your restoration.
What may feel like it’s been lost or buried isn’t beyond His reach. With the right support and a surrendered heart, even the areas that feel dry can live again.
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Mom Tips: Speaking Life to Dry Places
- Start small: You don’t need a full plan—just a faithful step
- Protect your focus: Don’t let comparison or busyness talk you out of your purpose
- Revisit what God showed you before: Old dreams aren’t always expired dreams
- Speak life daily: Find scriptures to confess over your dreams. Your words matter more than you think
- Give yourself grace: Your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s
Faith-Filled Affirmations For the Week
"God is breathing life into what I thought was gone"
"My dreams are not dead—they are being revived"
"I am allowed to grow, evolve, and start again"
"Small steps of faith still lead to big purpose"
"I will not despise my current season"
Closing Encouragement
Mama, I pray this reminds you that nothing God placed in you was by accident. Even in the middle of motherhood, responsibilities, and the everyday demands of life—God still sees you. Not just as a mom… but as a woman with purpose, gifts, and dreams.
And if something feels like it’s been sitting still for too long…Trust that God knows how to breathe on it again.
Don’t be afraid to start small.
Don’t be afraid to try again.
Don’t be afraid to believe again.
Because what feels like dry bones…
In God’s hands… can live again.
With faith & encouragement,
Karen 🤎
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