I didn’t write “Hope for the Weary Mom” because I have this mommy thing all figured out. I wrote it because I don’t. It is my life 5 minutes ago. It is where this weary mom lives now. I wrote it because I need a constant reminder to keep my eyes dead-locked on Jesus. He is my only hope today when breakfast has to be made for four kids, tomorrow when there is more laundry than I can wrestle, and next week when my girls are wrecked by life and the drama of the moment. Jesus is my hope anchor and I’m holding tight with both hands.
Tonight, I’m co-hosting a live online chat with Brooke for about 100 other weary moms. Can I tell you a secret? I’m scared to death. I’m shaking in my boots with the thought, “What if I have nothing good to say? What if they walk away thinking, “What a joke.”
Did I share too much? I sure hope you are still with me. If you are one of those moms who bought the book last Wednesday and will be on the chat, thank you. I’m so glad you are coming to the table. It is always nice to “see” friendly faces. If you are not, would you do me a favor? Would you volunteer for the Weary Mom Prayer Team? I just seriously made that up. But would you anyway? Would you pray…
- for Jesus to occupy the first and favored seat
- that He would fill my heart and mouth with His Words
- for moms to be encouraged
- the technology to work brilliantly and our connections be quick and clear
- Hope to be passed on and lifted up from mom to mom
Oh girl, you just made my day. Thank you for being you. For being here. I can’t wait to tell all about it!
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Remember, you can still join us on Facebook for 7 days of Hope. It runs through this Friday. I’d love to see you there.
I love that you are so real and allow the Lord to shine through your weakness and brokenness (that we all have!) It encourages me already!! I’d be shakin’ in my boots, too. Saying a prayer for you right now – for peace, clarity, joy, to be completely Spirit-led, etc… excited to see how He uses you 🙂 🙂
Thank you sweet Ashlie!
Sweet Stacey, I will be praying. I just finished Hope for the Weary Mom last night. It is wonderful. Real. Engaging. Practical. You will reach many with this in-the-trenches message. The transparency and authenticity both you and Brooke offer is a refreshing gift overflowing with the aroma of Christ.
I’ll miss tonight as it is date night with hubby and I can’t pass that opportunity up. But I will continue to pray…
Heavenly Father, thank you for the heart you’ve given to Brooke and Stacey. Thank you for the resources you have provided to allow them to put together this book and the live webcast tonight. Thank you for the creativity you’ve breathed into their souls partnered with tremendous passion for you and all us weary moms. But God, our weariness and fears to not define us. They are not our identity. You, working in us and through us constantly. Our identity is not weary but redeemed, restored, and refreshed daughters of the Most High God. If only we can live in that place. I call on you now, on behalf of Stacey and Brooke, to meet them in their homes and hearts as you prepare them for tonight. Give them boldness partnered with humility. Give them the gift of truth wrapped in love to relay to their listeners. Give them evidence of your work, for your glory. Minister to them as you minster through them. And, Lord, most of all, I ask and beg you for peace and super filling of the Holy Spirit upon Stacey and Brooke. In the Strong Name of Jesus, Amen.
Thank you so much friend for your words of encouragement and your prayer! May we live in our true identity – redeemed, restored and refreshed!
What a blessing you are to my heart!
i’m proudly signing up for the weary mom prayer team!! sweet and encouraging friend … i have sat across the table from you and i have sat across the computer from you … you, my friend are Spirit and Hope filled. there isn’t a single doubt in my mind that anyone would walk away empty-handed tonight. you will breathe life into these weary moms and what i know? you, in turn, will breathe life into yourself. i love you and i’m praying!
Thank you Tracie. Your words give me courage!
I’ll be there and I’ll be praying for you as you share. Much, much love.
I am so glad you will be there!!!!! Thanks friend.
i will be there tonight! and i will be praying for you and the ladies that GOD has put together. I believe that he will speak through you. The Holy SPirit has already used you to touch so many lives it’s unbelievable, lives you will never see until that day we hear, well done my good and faithful servant. Don’t let Satan distract you, just be you and let the Holy Spirit speak words though you! I know he will.
Jesus i lift up my sister in you right now, speak to her heart use her as a vessel tonight to minister, may it not be HER words BUT yours. Your word says that where two or three are gathered in your name, there you are also, so right now Jesus i ask tat you would bring that peace that only you can give . As us moms come together tonight with the same purpose of bring glory to your name i ask Jesus that you would bless the time, give hope were hope is needed, give your peace where peace is needed, give your strength were strength is needed and give sleep to all our little ones so that we can truly devote our heart, ears and mind to what you would share with us tonight =0) Now Jesus i ask that you would bless Stacey as she prepares her heart for an awesome night, in Jesus name.
By Him and through Him! Thanks Ginger! I have loved your words and comments during 7 Days of Hope!
I’ll be there, and I’ll be praying for you today and this evening. You have so much to share Stacey, and I love your open and transparent heart. God will give you HIS words to encourage those who pull up a chair and lean in close to listen and glean with other moms.
Oh Cherie thank you! You have been on my heart today – because of Haiti. 2 years ago my husband and daughter were packing for a mission to Haiti when the earthquake hit. Our lives were deeply (and still are) touched by the people of Haiti!
See you tonight friend!
I’ll be there for sure! And, it’s been such joy to be in the throne room of grace praying for Hope for the Weary Mom. Love you!
You are going to be great. Or, I know you were great. 😉 I need to get a copy of Hope for the Weary Mom b/c….well, I just need it. I think you get it. 🙂 blessings, cat
how did it go?
It went great! I will have to write about it! I’ve been recovering all weekend!