Living as a Christian: top 25 questions for wives & moms

Short moments count: a verse during feeding, a prayer in the car. God meets you where you are. Grace, not guilt.

“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”Isaiah 40:11 (KJV)

Try this: Put a verse card by the sink.

Pass it on: Share it with another mom.

Respect, encourage and pray for him. Learn what makes him feel loved. Invest in your marriage, not just the kids.

“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”Ephesians 5:33 (KJV)

Try this: Encourage your husband with a note.

Pass it on: Pray for another couple.

Talk about Jesus in everyday moments. Read Bible stories, pray together and sing. Your faith is contagious.

“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)

Try this: Read a Bible story at bedtime.

Pass it on: Share a favorite children's Bible with a friend.

You'll never be a perfect mom, but Christ is perfect for you. Bring your guilt to Him; He forgives you. Remember your Baptism.

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”Romans 8:1 (KJV)

Try this: Write down one thing you did well today.

Pass it on: Encourage a mom who feels guilty.

Discipline in love, calmly and consistently. Explain, forgive and restore. Point to Jesus.

“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”Proverbs 29:17 (KJV)

Try this: Use a calm-down phrase before disciplining.

Pass it on: Share what works with a friend.

Rest is not selfish. Ask for help and take breaks. God gives strength.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

Try this: Ask for help with one task this week.

Pass it on: Offer help to an exhausted mom.

Pray Scripture over them. Pray that God would keep them in their baptismal faith, and for their character and future. Keep a prayer list.

“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”Philippians 1:9-11 (KJV)

Try this: Pray one verse over each child.

Pass it on: Start a moms' prayer group.

Entrust your kids to God, who loves them more than you do. Pray and talk to someone. Seek help if anxiety is overwhelming.

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Try this: Write your worries and pray over them.

Pass it on: Pray with an anxious mom.

Every family's situation differs. Seek God's wisdom and your husband's counsel. Avoid comparison.

“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”Proverbs 31:17 (KJV)

Try this: Talk with your husband about priorities.

Pass it on: Encourage a working mom.

Moms need community. Join a moms' group or invite a mom over. Friendship takes intention.

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”Titus 2:3-5 (KJV)

Try this: Invite a mom for a playdate.

Pass it on: Start a moms' Bible study.

Speak gently, listen and seek resolution. Don't let anger fester. Pray together.

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)

Try this: Practice a gentle answer this week.

Pass it on: Encourage a couple in conflict.

Simple habits: prayers at meals, a verse on the fridge, church on Sunday. Small things add up.

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

Try this: Put a verse on your fridge.

Pass it on: Share ideas with another family.

Set limits and model healthy habits. Offer alternatives. Talk about why.

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV)

Try this: Set a family screen time rule.

Pass it on: Share it with other moms.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Make time for prayer, worship and rest. Lean on community.

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”Psalm 23:2-3 (KJV)

Try this: Take 15 minutes alone with God.

Pass it on: Watch another mom's kids so she can rest.

Grief is real and valid. Bring your pain to God. Seek support from others who understand.

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

Try this: Talk to a trusted friend or pastor.

Pass it on: Comfort a mom who's grieving.

Be honest and age-appropriate. Listen first. Point them to God's truth and love.

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”James 1:5 (KJV)

Try this: Ask your child what questions they have.

Pass it on: Share resources with other moms.

Strong will can become strong faith. Be patient and consistent. Pray for wisdom.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

Try this: Find one thing to praise your child for today.

Pass it on: Encourage another mom.

Serve in your season: nursery, meals, prayer. Small acts matter. Serving with kids teaches them.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

Try this: Bring a meal to someone.

Pass it on: Invite your kids to help.

Many moms feel isolated. Reach out and join a group. God sees you.

“And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”Genesis 16:13 (KJV)

Try this: Text a friend today.

Pass it on: Check on a new mom.

Start small: one sentence each. Hold hands. It builds intimacy.

“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”Matthew 18:19-20 (KJV)

Try this: Pray with your husband tonight.

Pass it on: Encourage another couple.

It's normal for teens to seek independence. Stay connected, listen more and pray. Keep the door open.

“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”Luke 15:20 (KJV)

Try this: Plan one-on-one time with your teen.

Pass it on: Encourage a mom of teens.

Live with integrity and grace. Let them see you pray and read Scripture. Talk about your faith.

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”Titus 2:3-5 (KJV)

Try this: Read your Bible where they can see.

Pass it on: Mentor a young woman.

Affirm them, spend time and model respect. Encourage their faith and character.

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.”1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (KJV)

Try this: Do an activity your son loves.

Pass it on: Encourage another mom of boys.

Every mom fails. Confess, receive grace and start again. God's mercies are new every morning.

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)

Try this: Start tomorrow with a prayer.

Pass it on: Encourage a mom who is struggling.

Pass on stories of God's faithfulness. Pray for your children's children. Live faithfully.

“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.”Psalm 145:4 (KJV)

Try this: Write a letter of blessing.

Pass it on: Share your story with a younger mom.