Finding Easter Revival in the Midst of Motherhood
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As Easter approaches, I've been reflecting on what "revival" truly means in our walk with Christ – especially as mothers juggling endless responsibilities.
Sometimes between the school runs, meal prep, laundry mountains, and bedtime routines, our passionate faith can quietly slip into autopilot. We find ourselves going through the motions – saying the prayers, attending church, reading devotionals – but that fire, that first-love feeling with Jesus?
It can feel distant.
I have been there where I am doing all the things but not understanding or leaning into the heart behind what I am doing. Whether it is reading the bible or driving along with praise music.
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked. Proverbs 24:16
It is fine if you fall we all fall but we have to get back up.
I had to recognize that I had fallen that my time with God had gotten a little stale. It was more a textbook religion than a relationship.
I did not and do not want the Lord to say to me
3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Revelations 2:3-5
Repentance was necessary for me and turning and trying again and again until my faith and hope and trust began to catch fire. It can feel like hope is gone that there is no where to turn and we can be overwhelmed and confused.
Like always the bible has something for us when we are feeling overwhelmed or confused.
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8
The Easter Parallel
I was struck recently by how this mirrors the Easter story itself. Those three days between crucifixion and resurrection must have felt like an eternity to Jesus' followers.
Their hope, seemingly buried.
Their passion, replaced by grief and confusion.
But Sunday was coming.
Just as spring brings new life after winter's dormancy, Easter reminds us that revival follows seasons of spiritual dryness. The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us – yes, even in us exhausted mamas with coffee in hand and cheerios in our hair!
A Mother's Revival
What might revival look like in your life this Easter season?
Perhaps it's:
- Finding five minutes of uninterrupted prayer before the household wakes
- Turning off social media to be fully present with your children
- Placing Scripture prints around your home as visual reminders of God's promises
- Sharing your authentic faith journey with your children, doubts and all
Remember, dear sister, that God sees your faithful service to your family as holy work. The lunches packed, the tears wiped, the bedtime stories read – these are sacred offerings when done with a heart that honors Him.
As we journey toward Easter Sunday, I'm praying that each of you experiences a personal revival – a rekindling of passion and purpose in your relationship with Jesus that overflows into your motherhood.
He is risen, and because of that, our weary mama hearts can rise too.
My personal revival is of my love of gardening. In it I am finding the best way to turn off my brain and enjoy the beauty and grandeur and intricate ways that God works.
I was able to do a small garden last year and this year it has expanded majorly!
In all that I am planting seeds and trying to get plants together until my planters are totally ready and I found myself contemplating a greenhouse. Not a stationary one just a little temporary one.
The idea of buying one seemed ridiculous to me until my hard work and seeds were being threatened with too much rain and not enough space.
Just like us they needed a place to shelter them and keep them safe from the winds and excessive rain.
We can run to our Father and be safe and loved.
Now my seeds /future plants are also protected. They get a chance at springing forth because of shelter.
Run to the Father sit at His feet and be revived.
Always know Sunday is coming.
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." – Lamentations 3:22-23