Time for Mom | Self-Esteem, Routines, Mom Guilt, Priorities, Comparison, Devotional, Self-Worth

Do you question God when asks you to obey but you don't understand why he's asking—just like your kids question you?
Have you fought with God when you didn't understand his direction?
Are you wondering if God is okay with your questions or if he's asking you for silent obedience?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, coach, and mentor. After years of comparison and mom guilt, I learned the secret to becoming the mom my girls needed! By prioritizing time with Jesus, building simple routines that actually worked, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth look like through God’s eyes, I was able to find joy in motherhood. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing how watching my kids ask questions and struggle with obedience opened my eyes to how I do the same with God so you can find peace in the struggle between obedience and understanding. 
Obedience often comes before understanding, both for our kids and for us with God.
Kids play the “Why?” game, and we often do the same with God when we delay obedience.
God sees dangers, consequences, and priorities we don't, just like we do with our children.
It’s healthy to ask God why, but He still calls us to obedience rooted in love (Deuteronomy 11:1).
God sometimes withholds answers because faith grows through trust, not full explanations.
Acts of obedience—like Rahab’s—can shape generations, even when we don’t see the fruit right away.
Choosing obedience over questioning helps us build spiritual routines, stronger faith, and deeper trust in God’s guidance.
Next Steps:
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>Find Bible verse reference list in the original devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/is-it-okay-to-question-god
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>49 | Confessions of a SAHM: I Fight God Like My Kids Fight Me https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49-confessions-of-a-sahm-i-fight-god-like-my-kids-fight-me/id1828707938?i=1000746039788
>9 | Temper Tantrums and Spiritual Growth - Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-temper-tantrums-and-spiritual-growth-mom-life-devotion/id1828707938?i=1000724375078
 

Do your SAHM routines leave you exhausted and empty?
Have you ever said, "I need me time!" but just felt guilty?
Are you comparing yourself to other moms and wondering why none of them seem as tired as you? (They probably are.)
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting comparison and mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing about 3 different kinds of rest (physical, spiritual, and mental) so you can find where you need rest as a mom and as a family.
How you get the rest you need isn't always the same as your spouse, bestie or even your kids.
You can rest on any day, it doesn't have to be on a Sunday. What will work for you and your family around school and work?
The rest we need varies week to week.
What kind of rest are you needing this week? Do you need one or all three kinds of rest?
The hardest part is sticking to rest. Schedule it like you would an appointment if you need to.
Next Steps:
Free 45-minute workshop April 21, @ 1:00 pm PST ~ 2:00 pm MST ~ 3:00 pm CST ~ 4:00 pm EST (Pick your time zone) https://timeformom.carrd.co/
 
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Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
10 | I Don’t Want to Mom Today! 4 Guilt Free Ways to Restore Your Sanity as a SAHM https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-i-dont-want-to-mom-today-4-guilt-free-ways-to-restore/id1828707938?i=1000724727798
2 | Falling Asleep Reading Your Bible? 3 Ways to Prioritize Jesus as a SAHM https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-falling-asleep-reading-your-bible-3-ways-to-prioritize/id1828707938?i=1000719780447

Have you noticed moments—just like your kids—when comparison, impatience, or selfishness reveal areas where God is still growing your heart?
Do you ever feel stuck in a spiritual “baby stage,” repeating the same routines and wrestling with guilt when your priorities slip?
Are you willing to let God mature you beyond spiritual milk, even in the exhausting SAHM seasons where your self‑esteem feels low and devotions feel hard to keep up?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting comparison and mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing how motherhood mirrors our spiritual growth from baby to adult so you can see your own spiritual progress with fresh eyes. 
Our kids’ behavior reflects our own spiritual tendencies.
As we grow, our prayers shift from self‑focused to others‑focused.
God delights in our small steps of obedience the way we delight in our kids.
Spiritual maturity is a choice, not a timeline.
Next Steps:
Free 45-minute workshop April 21, @ 1:00 pm PST ~ 2:00 pm MST ~ 3:00 pm CST ~ 4:00 pm EST (Pick your time zone) https://timeformom.carrd.co/
 
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Read the original Devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/are-you-a-baby-toddler-or-child
 

Do you feel guilty for prioritizing your kids over your marriage but don't know how to stop?
Have your SAHM routines pushed your marriage to the bottom of your priority list without realizing it?
Are you trying to keep your marriage alive, but aren't sure how with the constant demands of motherhood?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting comparison and mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing why and how to take time to nurture your marriage in the season of motherhood so you can keep your marriage strong even when your kids are demanding all of your time. 
Your marriage can’t thrive on autopilot — relationships weaken when they’re not intentionally nurtured. Just like muscles, connection atrophies when ignored, and the longer it’s neglected, the harder it becomes to rebuild.
Your kids will be okay when you pause to prioritize your spouse. A stolen hug, a quick kiss, or a five‑minute conversation won’t harm them — but it will strengthen the foundation they depend on.
You don’t need elaborate date nights to stay connected.
Staying emotionally connected starts with simple habits: greet each other, check in, and make space for real conversation.
Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
8 | 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Without Mom Guilt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-3-ways-to-prioritize-your-marriage-without-mom-guilt/id1828707938?i=1000723711703
55 | 5 Ways to Restore Your Marriage as a SAHM With Little Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-5-ways-to-restore-your-marriage-as-a-sahm-with-little-kids/id1828707938?i=1000749246688
Next Steps:
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Are you living the SAHM life so nonstop that reconnecting with God feels impossible?
Is guilt creeping in because your devotions have slipped out of your routines?
Have your priorities shifted so slowly that you didn't notice until God seemed silent?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing 7 ways for SAHMs to reconnect with God that I use so you can stay connected to God even when mom life is crazy. 
Set aside time to read or listen to the Bible every day. You can even listen to the Bible on YouVersion during the menial and mindless tasks of your day. — Psalm 63:1, Luke 5:16, & John 15:1-17
'Never stop praying. ' 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — Philippians 4:6-7
Write down what you learn in the valleys of life, so when you are in a season of rest, you can look back and remember what God did and praise him. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 77:11-12 & Psalm 103:2
Share what God has done and who he has been while you were walking through those hard times. — Luke 8:39, Psalm 71:14-17, Psalm 105:1-5 & Matthew 5:16
Meet with other believers or a good friend and hold each other accountable. — Hebrew 10:23-25
Read books by amazing people in the faith.
Share with your kids what God has done. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 & Proverbs 22:6
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4 | 7 Encouraging Verses to Cling to as a SAHM When God Is Silent
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-7-encouraging-verses-to-cling-to-as-a-sahm-when-god-is-silent/id1828707938?i=1000720881014
Next Steps:
Read the original Mom Life Devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/7-ways-to-build-an-intentional-relationship
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Is your view of “husband as head of the house” shaped by Scripture or by tradition, old routines, and comparison?
Are you carrying guilt from not following beliefs God never actually asked you to follow?
Would your priorities shift if your marriage was an equal partnership rooted in biblical principles and not a hierarchy?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing some hard truths about marriage dynamics and how my husband and I navigate them so you can stop comparing your marriage to others and start building your marriage in healthy ways. 
Authority doesn't look the same, but it doesn't mean it's not equal.
Me Jane, he Tarzan doesn't mean I'm less capable but that the things that I'm the most capable in is different than him – hence partnership.
If we want to do something but one of us doesn't agree, we don't do it or at the very least hold off until we have communicated and prayed and come to an agreement.
What has God convicted you of verses what are the things you grew up thinking is normal?
Don't compare your husband to someone else's.
Find the cultural context of Scripture and stop taking it at face value.
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8 | 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Without Mom Guilt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-3-ways-to-prioritize-your-marriage-without-mom-guilt/id1828707938?i=1000723711703
30 | I Shouldn’t Have to Ask! Communication in Marriage - Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-i-shouldnt-have-to-ask-communication-in-marriage/id1828707938?i=1000736737230
Next Steps:
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Have you ever wondered what God's provision looks like in your everyday life and routines?
Do you compare what we experience with Hollywood special effects and wonder if you've missed God working in your life?
Does God's provision seem like a good idea, but you don't know what you're looking for?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing 12 real life examples of what God's provision has looked like in my life so you can start seeing God's provision in your own life.
What is the provision of the Lord? It's the not-so-glamorous things that happen to provide exactly what we need, not necessarily what we want.
God's provision is:
Unwanted direction. 
Generosity.
Knowledge and skills.
Desperation and exhaustion.
The death of pride.
"No".
Just enough.
Things lasting when they shouldn't.
Community.
Peace that defies the situation.
Affliction.
Small.
Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
Read the original Mom Life Devotion and find a list of Bible verses: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/12-examples-of-gods-provision-in
4 | 7 Encouraging Verses to Cling to as a SAHM When God Is Silent https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-7-encouraging-verses-to-cling-to-as-a-sahm-when-god-is-silent/id1828707938?i=1000720881014
23 | 5 Biblical Ways Your Faith Still Grows in a Spiritual Winter, SAHM https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-5-biblical-ways-your-faith-still-grows-in-a/id1828707938?i=1000732965811
Next Steps:
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Do your kids take all of your time and attention and leave you longing for a moment alone with your husband?
Are you wondering how to invest in your marriage without neglecting your kids?
How can you prioritize a healthy marriage and be the mom your kids need?
You’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing how my husband and I stay connected as husband and wife so you can find ways to keep and maintain a healthy marriage while being super mom. 
Check in with your spouse – do they feel loved and seen by you?
Are their love tanks full? Or is one or all feeling empty?
Are you prioritizing your kids over your spouse?
Are you asking for help?
Have you carved any time out for clear communication in your marriage?
Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
8 | 3 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Without Mom Guilthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-3-ways-to-prioritize-your-marriage-without-mom-guilt/id1828707938?i=1000723711703
30 | I Shouldn’t Have to Ask! Communication in Marriage - Mom Life Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-i-shouldnt-have-to-ask-communication-in-marriage/id1828707938?i=1000736737230
Next Steps:
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Do you ever feel like you’re trying to clean up more than just the messes in your home?
Have you noticed how some sins that stain your heart don’t wash out no matter what you do?
Are you feeling like you have to fix every mess on your own, but it just won't work?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not-so-secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing a revelation about sin when my efforts to wash out washable markers epically failed so you can be encouraged about how God can redeem and wash the sin-stained parts of our hearts. 
We can’t cleanse ourselves from sin—only Jesus can.
Forgiveness is instant, but redemption is a process.
Sin may leave consequences, but it never outruns God’s redemption.
God’s cleansing is complete, powerful, and rooted in His love.
Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
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31 | A Dead Mouse, Sin and SAHM Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-a-dead-mouse-sin-and-sahm-life/id1828707938?i=10007374037
Next Steps:
Read the original Mom Life Devotion: Washable Marker, Washable Sin https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/washable-marker-washable-sin
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Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and hated your body?
Do you wonder if there is any way to stop comparing your mom bod to what it was and loving how it is now?
Are you hoping you can love yourself again someday?
If so, you’re in the right place. 
Hi Beautiful, I’m Cheryl — wife, girl mom, aspiring SAHM, and Jesus follower. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, finding routines that worked, rejecting comparison and mom guilt when I failed, and learning what self‑esteem really is. This podcast is for moms who want Biblical encouragement and real‑life devotions. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, become the mom you hoped you’d be, and love yourself the way your babies do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
In this episode, I’m sharing an amazing conversation about self-esteem, comparison, and loving your body with the lovely and fabulous Ashley Perry Lambert, host of the Fat Loss Momentum Podcast, so you can be encouraged and see your mom bod as the beautiful vessel it is. 
God uses our broken times to draw us closer to him.
You are so much more that what your body looks like.
You can come to peace with your walk with God having to look different in motherhood.
When God removes something, he replaces it with something better.
Spiritual health is a part of being healthy and maintaining health.
There is so much strength in motherhood.
Becoming a mother helps you become selfless.
Allowing God to transform you from the inside out is the only way for true transformation.
Ask the Lord to reveal to you who you truly are outside of the titles and roles and believe him.
The Lord has you in this season for a reason.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links:
Snag your free resource! https://www.ashleyperrylambert.com/timeformom
Connect with Ashley:
IG https://www.instagram.com/ashleyperrylambert?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyperrylambert?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fat-loss-momentum-lose-weight-strength-training-macros/id1865337221 
5 | Low Self-Esteem? The Truth About Your Worth (And Mom Bod) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-low-self-esteem-the-truth-about-your-worth-and-mom-bod/id1828707938?i=1000721797034
What Make You Beautiful? https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/what-make-you-beautiful
Next Steps:
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