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Do you enjoy being a mom? It is easy to see motherhood as a list of tasks to be accomplished or as a burden to carry or a season to endure. But God has so much more in store for you, mama! Did you know the Bible is pro having fun! Let’s discover how to “make joy” together!

Have you ever made a structured routine in hopes of freeing up your life to be more present and joyful? I have adopted countless routines and tools to solve the problem of my own distractibility and help me give my family the best version of myself, our home, and our daily activities. Still, everything always seems to fall short. Today we’re going to talk about what the Bible says about being steadfast, and how it frees us to stay present in each season of motherhood.

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Take it Further:

• ​Join Becky in Moving Meditation, learn more here: https://www.beckyrosty.com/fear-not-flow

Quotes:

• ​“Legalism either leaves you feeling good, and then self-righteousness grows, or feeling like a loser and then self-reproach grows, both will destroy your soul.” —Justin Kendrick, found on a recent newsletter from The Pour Over.

Scriptures Referenced:

• ​Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
• ​1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV which says: ”Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
• ​James 1:1-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
• ​“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” Matthew 6:7-8 NLT
• ​“You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.” Exodus 20:5-6 ESV
• ​Psalm 136 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of Lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;” Psalm 136:1-3, 5 ESV
• ​“Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”” Jeremiah 9:23-24 ESV
• ​Ephesians 2:10 ESV “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
• ​“if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 ESV
• ​Proverbs 3:3, 11-12 ESV “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.”

Other Sources:

• ​Hedraios: Strong’s Concordance on the Greek word hedraios in Scripture: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g1476/esv/mgnt/0-1/
• ​hypomonē: Strong’s Concordance on the Greek word hypomonē in Scripture: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g5281/esv/mgnt/0-1/
• ​ḥeseḏ: Strong’s Concordance on the Hebrew word ḥeseḏ in Scripture: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h2617/esv/wlc/0-1/

When it comes to adjusting your expectations, you may be tempted to either micromanage them, or lower them. Both tactics focus on avoiding disappointment at all costs. What if there was a better way to handle our expectations? What if we weren’t so terrified of disappointment? In this episode, Becky walks you through 4 ways to approach expectations in a holy and God-elevating way.

Take it Further:

• ​Join Becky in Moving Meditation, learn more here: https://www.beckyrosty.com/fear-not-flow
• ​Participate in a Masterclass! This course on Staying Present Through Unanswered Prayers explores the idea of expectations even more!

Movies Referenced:

• ​The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Walt Disney Pictures, 2012
• ​Risen, Columbia Pictures, 2016

Scriptures Referenced:

• “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬
• ​“For I know the plans I have for you”  — this is the Lord’s declaration — “plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 CSB
• ​“…I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 CSB
• ​“When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”” Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭17‬-‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬
• ​2 Corinthians 9:8 says “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
• ​Proverbs 13:12. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”
• ​1 Thessalonians 4:13 “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.”
• ​Revelation 22:17 “The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.”
• ​“For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 ESV
• ​Proverbs 10:28 “The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.”
• ​“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 ESV
• ​“My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20 CSB

Other Sources:

Jon Acuff quote: "In these moments, fear will try to hand you an apathy shield. What fear doesn't tell you is that apathy forms a wall, but that same wall blocks you from joy, too." (*from the article "Dreaming God-Sized Dreams, 3 Lies fear always tells you about your goals," in the January 2013 issue of Homelife by Lifeway).

It is easy to fall into a scarcity mindset in motherhood, and to let that perspective direct your steps. In this episode, Becky reveals simple ways to address scarcity mindset, including what not to do (something the rest of the world doesn’t want you to know!).

Scriptures used:

You have more than enough in Him. He’s got good plans for you, plans “for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.”

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“He brought me out to a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.”

‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭22‬:‭20‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭CSB‬‬

The first Principle of staying P.R.E.S.E.N.T. is prayer. In this very first episode of the podcast, Becky uses breath as an example to contrast the beauty of subliminal trust with the importance of intentional prayer. She ends the episode with a practical outline for focused prayer based on Jesus’ instructions in Matthew six. Links:Moving Meditation: when your body is engaged, it can help the mind to stay prayerful as well. Try this short moving meditation practice to awaken your prayer life! https://www.beckyrosty.com/15-minute-wake-up-flow

Prayer Wall: watch this short video for instructions on how to make your own prayer wall. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFyMSFMJ/

Scripture:All Scripture used is quoted from the CSB “See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“…The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭CSB‬‬““Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“When you pray, don’t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him. “Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever, amen).‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬-‭13‬ ‭CSB