Grace Over Perfection: A Jesus-Loving Mom’s Honest Routine

I used to think you had to wake up at 5am, drink green juice, and read your Bible for an hour straight to be “doing faith” right. Spoiler alert: I don’t do any of that. (Well I do have my greens juice, but that’s not at 5am and it’s definitely not before coffee.)

I’m a leggings-and-graphic-tee-wearing mom of three who loves Jesus with her whole heart – but my days are loud, messy, and far from perfect. And I’ve finally made peace with that.

What Faith Looks Like in This Season

In this season of motherhood, my relationship with God doesn’t always look structured. It’s not always quiet. But it’s always real. I used to think “I have to have the kids out of the room and peace and quiet to read my Bible and connect with God.” But I started reading it right in the middle of the living room chaos — with toys on the floor and little feet running around.

What that’s done is help my kids see my faith. They ask questions. They want to read their own Bibles. They have their own kids’ version they love — and it’s turned into something really beautiful.

Some days, I listen to worship music while doing the dishes or throw on a Christian podcasts while folding laundry. I whisper prayers while wiping noses or unloading groceries. It’s not Instagram-worthy, but it’s mine – and I know God meets me there.

If you’re new here, this post on why we’re choosing a simpler, faith-filled life shares the heart behind everything I write.

Choosing Grace Over Guilt

There were times I felt like I wasn’t “Christian enough.”

I didn’t go to church. I cursed too much. I didn’t look, talk, or parent like those polished moms who seem to have it all together.

But then I realized: God wasn’t asking for polish — He was asking for my heart.

He knew I’d be tired. He knew I’d be overwhelmed. And He still wanted time with me. Not because I was performing, but because I was His.

My Very Un-Aesthetic Routine

Let me just be honest: some days I forget what day it is. I have to remake or reheat my coffee three times. My “quiet time” is usually anything but quiet.

Sometimes it’s reading a devotional while my toddler climbs on me. Sometimes one of the girls is trying to braid my hair while I highlight verses. Sometimes it’s just sitting in the car in silence for five minutes and whispering, “Lord, I’m here. I need You.”

And you know what? That counts.

What I Want Other Moms to Know

If you’re a hot mess mama who loves Jesus but doesn’t fit the “Christian influencer” mold — I see you.

You’re not less than. You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong.

You are exactly where you need to be. And God is right there with you — in the chaos, in the crumbs, in the car rides and Target runs.

His grace covers all of it.

Let’s stop striving and start abiding. Not in a routine, but in Him.

I hope you take a minute today to sit back and notice just how beautiful, just how special, your “un-aestheic” moments really are.

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What My Faith Life Looks Like Lately

Reading:

• My *actually* very aesthetic Bible and Bible tabs
• My girls’ Kids Bible Study

Listening to:

• Music: Forrest Frank’s “Child of God” album
• Podcasts: Girls Gone Bible & Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

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