Author: Francesca Price

Finding Christ in the Ordinary Rhythms of Motherhood and Everyday Life

I’m always amazed by the way Jesus reveals Himself in the most unexpected moments.

In the middle of ordinary life, motherhood, routines, cleaning, and responsibilities, Jesus still meets us there.

One minute I was cleaning my bathroom, and the next I was on my knees on the floor in worship.

Scripture tells us:

‘So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.’ (1 Corinthians 10:31)

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about God’s provision. I think it comes from a deeper desire to trust Him more fully.

Often the words of Psalm 23 come to mind:

‘The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.’

The trouble is, there are still moments when my flesh does want. The pull of the world can feel incredibly strong – success, status, comfort, appearance, possessions, recognition. Sometimes the battle against sin and worldly desire feels exhausting because deep down, I long to be spiritually aligned with the heart of God.

I want my eyes fixed on Him and Him alone.

But how do we actually do that?

Keeping in Step with the Spirit

A pastor once told me something very simple:

“Jesus is better.”

Simple words, but not always easy to live out.

When you are battling temptation, knowledge alone is not enough. We need the Holy Spirit to move within us and to reveal what is hidden deep in our hearts, cleanse us, and redirect our desires back toward Christ.

Practically, we lean into Jesus by reading the Word of God, praying, worshipping, and remaining in fellowship with other believers. Journalling has also become a way for me to slow down and ‘keep in step with the Spirit.’ (Galatians 5:25).

The Bible also says:

‘Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands…’ (1 Thessalonians 4:11)

That kind of ambition is so different from what the world teaches.

I used to describe myself as ambitious in the sense of constantly striving, progressing, achieving goals, and building a life that looked successful. There’s nothing wrong with working hard, pursuing goals, providing for your family, or developing the gifts God has given you.

But we do need to keep asking ourselves:

What are my motives?

Is it to glorify God? Or is it to satisfy myself and elevate my own image?

Work towards your goals.
Provide for your family.
Pursue the things you enjoy.

But keep God at the centre of it all.

Scripture tells us:

‘Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things.’ (Colossians 3:2)

To do this, we have to surrender daily.

Seek His Kingdom first.

It requires honesty before God – laying everything down before Him and allowing Him to change our hearts. That kind of surrender only comes through spending time with Jesus.

The stumbling block comes when we allow ourselves to be carried along by worldly pressures: status, property, cars, fashion, social media, careers, cultural expectations.

Lay it all before the Lord.

Sometimes my prayer is simply:

‘Take it all away, Lord.’

And that is a big prayer, because it comes with big lessons.

Jesus has provided for me in countless ways throughout my life, but there was one moment where my eyes were opened to a much deeper provision, one that outweighs every worldly desire and every temporary distraction.

Jesus Himself is the provision.

He paid my debt.
He died for me.
He gave me eternal life.

And suddenly, everything else around us falls away in comparison. Our circumstances may not change overnight but our perspective does.

That moment on the bathroom floor reminded me that nothing matters more than belonging to Him.

There is no better way to live than fully surrendered to Jesus

He is the reason we are here. The reason we were created. The only one truly worthy of our devotion.

The world constantly pulls at our attention. If you are struggling with temptation, or the worldly distractions that surround you, lay it down before the Lord. Spend time with Jesus. Fix your eyes on Him. Seek His Kingdom First.

Peace is found when our eyes return to Jesus. Not because life suddenly becomes perfect, but because we remember who He is.

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Growing and Flourishing in Christ

Francesca Price

Writer and Blogger of Heartfelt Family Prayers and Devotionals

Spring has always reminded me of God’s beauty, renewal, and faithfulness. Today, after picking up a bunch of bright yellow daffodils for a friend, I found myself reflecting on friendship, growth, and what it truly means to flourish in Christ.

Earlier in the day, I had needed help unexpectedly, with only fifteen minutes’ notice. My husband was working, In a moment of need, I knocked on my friend’s door and asked if she could take the children for a few hours while I dealt with a difficult situation.

Without hesitation, she said yes.

What a blessing true friendship is. God places people in our lives who love, support, encourage, and carry us through difficult moments. I came away from that experience feeling deeply thankful for faithful friends and for the goodness of God shown through them.

The Beauty of Daffodils

As I drove to collect the children later that afternoon, the daffodils rested on the passenger seat beside me. Still closed, quiet, and thirsty, waiting to be placed into water where they could flourish.

Daffodils have always been one of my favourite flowers. Their bright yellow colour brings joy, but what I love most is not simply how they look when fully bloomed — it is the process of watching them open.

When you first buy them, the flowers are tightly closed. Hidden away. Waiting patiently to bloom.

Then slowly, one by one, each flower begins to open at its own pace. A small glimpse of yellow appears through the bud, then another, and another, until suddenly the whole bunch is flourishing beautifully together.

Watching them today reminded me so much of our walk with Jesus.

Flourishing Spiritually in Christ

Every Christian grows differently and in God’s timing. None of us are the same, and that is part of the beauty of God’s creation.

Before I became a Christian, I now realise my eyes were spiritually closed. I did not fully understand God, His love, or the truth of Jesus Christ. But as I began seeking Him, learning more about Him, and drawing near to Him, something changed within me.

Just like the thirsty daffodils placed into water, my soul began to thirst for God.

The closer I grew to Him, the more my eyes were opened. Gradually, day by day, He transformed my heart, renewed my mind, and helped me grow into a new creation in Christ.

God continues to help me flourish – not according to the world’s way, but according to His perfect will.

Praying for Our Children to Flourish in Christ

As parents, one of our deepest prayers is that our children will come to know and love Jesus for themselves.

I pray daily that our children will flourish spiritually, that their hearts and minds will be open to hearing the voice of the Lord, and that they will recognise His presence in the world around them.

I pray that God gives my husband and me wisdom as we raise them – teaching us how to lead them gently toward Christ and love them as Christ loves us.

I pray that distractions will not harden their hearts, but that they will learn to recognise temptation and bring every thought captive before God.

Most of all, I pray they will know true freedom through Jesus Christ and understand the incredible sacrifice made for them on the cross.

Final Reflection

Like daffodils waiting to bloom, many of us are still growing, opening, and learning to trust God more deeply. But in every season, God is faithful.

He waters weary souls, strengthens fragile hearts, and gently helps us flourish into who He created us to be.

Even when growth feels slow or unseen, God is still working beneath the surface. In His perfect timing, He brings beauty from hidden places and life from weary hearts.

So wherever you find yourself today – waiting, growing, healing, or blooming – trust that God is not finished with you yet.

And just like the daffodils in spring, you too can flourish beautifully in Christ.

You may also like to pray this Heartfelt Family Prayer for Weary Mothers Trusting God for Strength.

Francesca Price

Writer and Blogger of Heartfelt Family Prayers and Devotionals

A gentle reminder for the mum who feels like she isn’t enough, but really is.

“You’re keeping it all together.”

I don’t always feel like I’m keeping it all together, but I am. 

Sometimes we just need reminding. 

Last night, I felt like I’d reached a point where I believed I wasn’t equipped to be the mum I needed to be, to meet the needs of my family, to carry out the responsibilities that were required of me. Overwhelmed and exhausted, I hit a wall of doubt.

Choosing to Take Control of Your Thoughts and Feelings

I decided to take control of my thoughts and feelings, to look beyond the inward emotions pulling me down like a heavy weight, to stop getting sucked into the reels that say, “this is how it should be done.” What fits for one, doesn’t always fit for another. 

Instead of focusing on the thoughts and feelings that were pulling me down, I chose to do what Philippians 4:8 encourages.

To think about what is good, true and praiseworthy.

How Writing a List Helped Me Focus on God instead of Self-Doubt

I decided to write a list of everything I’d done that day, to remind myself that I am equipped, I am taking responsibility, and I am good enough. 

Writing that list helped me to take a positive action and one that moved my eyes away from my circumstances and direct them towards Jesus.

I am equipped for this season of motherhood.

What’s even more important is that it helped me to remember that God has equipped me to be the mother of my children, to be the wife for my husband and to be the person He created me to be. I am enough and I am “keeping it all together”, even when I don’t always feel like I am.

Understand That You Are God’s Masterpiece

Scripture tells us in Ephesians 2:10 that we are God’s masterpiece, created for the good works He prepared for us. Motherhood is part of that calling.

Even when I don’t feel like I’m enough, God reminds me that I am His masterpiece, created for the purpose He prepared for me.

God didn’t accidentally place me in this role:

I am fearfully and wonderfully made, created intentionally by Him.

Take Action: Make a List and Refocus Your Thoughts on God

Maybe, you could try writing your own list, not focusing on what you feel you didn’t do, or the mistakes you think you’ve made, but identifying all the positive actions you’ve taken, all the ways you’ve been there for your family, big and small. List the conversations you’ve had, the way God has guided you. Gently reflect on how you might make adjustments in the future, remembering that you are equipped and strengthened by God. You are enough.

Choosing God’s Strength Instead of Our Own

Today I was reminded that I can choose God’s strength. I don’t have to sit and struggle. When we are trusting God through trials, we learn that His strength is greater than our own. Today I said yes to God, that’s how I desire to live each day, saying yes to God.

Why We Should Expect Trials (James 1:2–4)

We are to expect trials, and these trials produce steadfastness, (James 1:2-4). Not only does it say this in the bible, but it’s clear that we will face them.

The Bible reminds us in James 1:2–4 that trials produce perseverance and maturity in our faith.

Life Is a Battlefield, But God Is Our Refuge

We live in this world. That doesn’t mean we have to be part of it, but we do live in it. It’s a battle field. We are soldiers, striving forwards in our weaknesses, but with God’s strength – the arrows that come our way will not harm us. We have a refuge, a shelter, a place where God’s hand is on us. He is protecting us through all the trials.

How Do We Trust God Through Trials?

God’s protection doesn’t always look how we’d expect. The trial we face may not go away in a puff of smoke, we are not dealing with a fairytale, there is no magic wand. No, this is real. There is a plan, a purpose, a design that we won’t always see, especially in the moment.

Do you sometimes find that as the trial begins to pass – only then do we look back, reflect on the situation, and begin to recognise God’s faithfulness and His protection? When we receive God, and trust Him in the trials, in the grief and hardship, when we are not conformed to the world, (Romans 12:2), but take an action to trust and obey – say yes. Then we begin to have clarity.

Stop Waiting for God’s Yes

We stop waiting for a yes from God, and realise that he is waiting for our yes. We stop waiting for God to serve us, and begin to serve Him.

All Because of Jesus

Suddenly, the veil drops, the heart aligns with our Creator, and we surrender to what seemed like the impossible, but becomes the possible. All because of Jesus. 

Reflection

Where in your life is God asking you to trust Him and say yes today?

As believers, we remember the promise in 1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

When we say yes to God, we place our trust in His care, even when the trial has not yet passed.