Faith Builders
We can encourage each other with what I call Faith Builders, stories of God encounters in our lives. God is faithful in ALL circumstances. Be encouraged mommas. God has a plan. Below find Faith Builders Moms Like Christ women have shared with me. Read these stories as encouragement to endure, preserver, and build your faith. Your story can be added below. Just contact me and share your story. I would love to add it! The more encouragement we can give one another, the easier it is to face the trials of life.
Most of my life I have struggled with anxiety and depression. For many years I believed the lie that I would never be a good enough wife or mother. Every time I made a mistake, I would magnify it until it overwhelmed everything within me. And then one day an amazing woman of God saw my tired, troubled heart and gave me the best advice I have ever received. She said, “Don’t give Satan dominion over your heart. He can only have power when we allow him to enter in.” I just began to cry - hysterically I might add. I asked her how I could make this possible. Her reply is worth gold, “Sarah, you must tell Satan to flea. Be fierce. Use God’s Word. Be diligent. And keep speaking those scriptures over and over. When we speak Gods Word with confidence and assurance, Satan has no choice but to flea.” From that day forward, God’s Word took on a new meaning for me. It no longer was something I just studied. It was a power source for my daily survival. - Sarah Bibler, momma to 1 adult and 2 teenagers
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and marrows, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. -Hebrews 4:12
When you become a mom, you will wonder if you’re doing everything right. You’ll panic, second guess, google search, and constantly wonder if you’re doing a good enough job. Being a first time parent will always come with worries, but sometimes those worries escalate to a new level. You’re left feeling alone, convinced that no one else feels the same way. On top of that you’re overcome with guilt that you’re not being a good enough mom, wife, friend, or Christian.
After having my son I was extremely happy, but I always felt like something bad was going to happen. I would think I would hear him crying when he wasn’t. I would get a pit in my stomach when I had to leave my baby. I dreaded social gatherings because everyone would come asking to hold the new baby…but what if he got sick? My heart would race, my palms would get sweaty, and my thoughts would always race with worst case scenarios.
1 out of every 100 moms struggle with PPA (postpartum anxiety). We deal with crazy hormonal changes after giving birth and sometimes that brings a season of change in our mental health.
So, why am I sharing this with you? I think it’s important for everyone’s mental health that we stop promoting perfection and start showing vulnerability. I’m not a perfect mom. Some days it feels like I’m doing everything wrong. But I will rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.
If you know a new mama, be kind. Show her grace. She needs your love and your kindness. Oh, and to the mamma who’s struggling with PPA…I see you. You’re not alone. Be honest with your spouse, talk to your friends, and seek counsel from a medical professional if you need help. You are doing GREAT, mama. - McKenna Fry, momma to 10 month old