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There is zero chance I would feel grounded in motherhood (and frankly life) without God.

By Shruthi Parker·April 20, 2026·1 min read
There is zero chance I would feel grounded in motherhood (and frankly life) without God.
There is zero chance I would feel grounded in motherhood (and frankly life) without God. 

He tells

There is zero chance I would feel grounded in motherhood (and frankly life) without God.

He tells us to come when we’re weary and heavy. He sees every tear. He tells us not to worry about tomorrow. He points to the wildflowers and reminds us how much more He cares for us. He is our loving, good, never-failing Father. With Him at the center, motherhood can feel grounded, and joy and peace are offered DAILY regardless of circumstance. He sifts truth from anxiety, heals what is heavy, and gently realigns what’s off. 🤍

Not sure where to start? Ask. Go to Matthew 7:7. Ask, seek, knock …with surrender. The One who made you, hears you.

Convo moment from @dearmomconference panel. A really beautiful conference for mommas raising kiddos with disabilities. 💙💛🩷

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Hey — I wrote a book about all of this.

Living Open-Handed is the devotional I wrote during a season when I really needed to hear these words myself. If you're in a place where you need to be encouraged by scripture and softened by grace, it might be for you too.

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Living Open-Handed — A devotional to be encouraged by scripture and softened by grace.