Presence in the Middle of Chaos

The other day, I had a rare moment of quiet. The baby was napping, two kids were at work, another was at a school play, and another was fishing with friends. Suddenly I found myself with a few minutes where no one needed me. 

So I did what any responsible, spiritually mature person would do.

I scrolled my phone.

Before I knew it, I found myself watching videos of women with perfect morning routines.

You know the ones. A slow, peaceful wake-up. Sunlight streaming through the window. A steaming mug of coffee, an open Bible, pages filled with delicate highlighter strokes. Thirty minutes of uninterrupted time with Jesus in a picturesque setting with no dirty dishes and breakfast in the oven before the rest of the house even stirs.

And there I was, in the same pajamas I woke up in, reheating my coffee for the third time, wondering if I will ever have that kind of day.

Because most days, my reality looks like:
Praying that God gives me control to hold my tongue.
Reading one verse before getting interrupted and then reading it again. Repeat cycle as many times as possible before giving up.
Trying to focus on God but remembering that I forgot to pay the water bill that was due yesterday or sign the permission slip this morning.

It’s frustrating. It’s discouraging. It makes me wonder what the heck I'm doing wrong and why I can't just get it together like everyone else.

I find myself thinking..."I'll have that same routine when I have a little more space."

Or more time.
More quiet.
More energy.
More focus.

We tell ourselves that someday we’ll be able to really grow in our faith—when life slows down, when the kids get older, when we finally have enough time to focus.

Until then, we settle for survival-mode spirituality.

But here’s something I’ve been realizing:

Jesus never taught about our spiritual lives.

He just taught about our lives.

He never separated faith from everyday moments. He prayed as He walked, taught as He ate, worshiped as He worked. He stole moments of solitude and silence to pray in between his everyday activities. He didn't have a special prayer room or spot; it was all woven together in his everyday life.

What if our lives, just as they are, can be places of deep connection with God, too?

What if spiritual growth isn’t something you schedule, but something you step into?

Not in a perfectly quiet house, but in the middle of:
A noisy dinner table.
A sink full of dishes.
A car ride filled with toddler chatter.

What if the longing you feel for more of God isn’t a sign that you’re falling behind—but an invitation to see Him in the middle of your real, messy, everyday life? What if that longing stopped feeling frustrating, like an itch you can't reach, but started to be an encouragement that God is truly there. Here. Now. 

If you’ve ever felt like you want to grow in your faith but just can’t seem to figure out how in this season, first, I get it. That's exactly where I'm at, where I've been. I'd love to share what God has been showing me in this season. I want to invite you into something simple, practical, and doable.

Presence in the Middle of the Chaos: A 5-Day Reset for Busy Moms

For five days, I’ll send you one short email each morning with:
A simple, powerful way to experience God’s presence in your real, everyday moments.
A practical challenge to help you build spiritual rhythms that work in real life.
A reminder that you don’t have to wait for quiet to grow closer to God.

It’s free. It’s simple. And my prayer is that it will encourage you in the way you see God in your everyday life.

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Because you don’t have to wait for a different season to grow in your faith. God is already here—right where you are.