I’m sitting here in awe of the Lord and His faithfulness. It’s hard to believe that we’ve officially launched our group just a week ago, and in that short time, almost 100 of you have joined us. We are overwhelmed with gratitude and honestly, speechless. It’s a reminder of God’s provision and grace in ways that we never could have imagined.
But, if I’m being completely transparent, the past week hasn’t been without its challenges. As I reflect on the growth and the community that’s been formed already, I realize how much I still need to learn and grow. I’ve been working on a blog about being spiritually disciplined—something we feel is so important—but this week, God convicted me in ways I wasn’t expecting. I found myself writing and rewriting, trying to express what I felt was on my heart, but I also felt the weight of my own imperfection pressing on me.
You see, last night, I made a mistake. I failed. I wasn’t a reflection of Jesus. The words that came out of my mouth were more judgmental than life-giving. And I’m not proud of it. In fact, I’ve been sitting with this for a while, feeling like a failure. I could have just kept quiet about it, pretending everything was fine, but that’s not what God is calling me to do. The truth is, if we want to create an authentic, loving, and supportive community, we have to be real. We have to be honest about our flaws and failures, just as much as we celebrate our victories.
I’m sharing this with you today because I want you to know this: this group is not for perfect moms. We didn’t start this community to showcase perfection—because that would be a lie. None of us have it all together. In fact, the more I walk through life, the more I realize how much I need God’s grace and how much I need the people around me to help keep me accountable. This community is for moms who are willing to admit their weaknesses, who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable, and who are ready to embrace the messiness of motherhood with grace.
In Romans 3:23, it says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” We are all imperfect, and that’s why we need Jesus. He is the only one who can fill in the gaps when we fall short, and it’s His grace that allows us to continue moving forward. And let’s not forget the powerful reminder in 2 Corinthians 12:9where Paul writes, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Isn’t it beautiful that God’s grace covers our mistakes? His strength is made perfect in our weakness. And while we should strive to reflect Christ in everything we do, it’s okay to acknowledge that we won’t always get it right. It’s okay to stumble and fall—what matters is getting back up, repenting, and allowing God to restore us.
As moms, we often feel the pressure to have it all together. We want to show up as the perfect image of patience, kindness, and grace. But the reality is, we’re not perfect. And if we’re not careful, we can start to believe the lie that we need to be. But God calls us to be real. He calls us to be honest about our struggles and to embrace our imperfections. Romans 12:15 encourages us, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” True community is built when we can sit with each other in the chaos, share our struggles, and extend grace to one another.
That’s exactly what we want this group to be: a place where we can be real. A place where we don’t have to pretend to be perfect. A place where we can share what’s working and what isn’t, knowing that we are all in this together. It’s okay if you’re not “there” yet. We are here to walk alongside you, to learn together, and to build each other up with grace and love.
I don’t want to pretend I have it all figured out. Honestly, I’m still figuring it out. But I’m so thankful for a God who forgives. I’m thankful for a community of women who are willing to share their hearts, to offer support, and to extend grace when things get messy. That’s the kind of community I believe God is calling us to create, one where we can lift each other up and learn from one another.
In Colossians 3:13, Paul writes, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” This is the kind of love and grace we are called to show one another. It’s the kind of love that says, “It’s okay if you mess up. I’m here to walk with you.”
So, as we step into week two of this journey together, I want to encourage you to embrace the realness. Let’s be honest about our struggles and our victories. Let’s be open to learning from each other, and let’s extend grace to one another in the mess. After all, it’s in the mess that God’s grace shines the brightest.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for joining us in this community. I’m so excited for what God is going to do as we continue to grow together. Let’s keep striving to be real, to be raw, and to walk this journey of motherhood with grace and love.
Here’s to week two—and beyond! We’re in this together.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your grace and forgiveness. Thank You for the gift of community and for the opportunity to walk alongside other moms who are striving to honor You. Help us to be real, to admit our failures, and to offer grace to one another. We know we are imperfect, but we trust in Your perfect love. May our words be life-giving and may we always reflect Your love, even in our mess. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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