Finding Purpose as a Stay-at-Home Mom

I’ve been a little absent… and to be honest, I don’t really have a clear answer why.

When I first started this blog, I was hopeful and inspired. But before long, I slipped back into the same place I had been before—feeling a little lost and, if I’m being really honest, even a little depressed.

Since taking on the title “stay-at-home mom,” I’ve found it hard to actually just be that. The first few weeks were sweet and full, pouring all of myself into caring for my children and bonding with my newborn son. But it wasn’t long before I started searching for the next “thing” in my life.

What was I made for?

I threw myself into different ventures—blogging, building a website, becoming a farmers market vendor, starting a new TikTok page, and constantly looking for at-home jobs. I was trying anything and everything to see what would “stick.” But soon, that turned into chasing whatever could make money the fastest and easiest.

The result? Burnout. Discouragement. And the quiet lie creeping in: “There’s nothing out there for you.”

But deep down, I know that’s not true.

One thing I kept circling back to was my writing. I hadn’t written in over a month, because—well—I got distracted. But then, in one weekend, multiple people told me how much they had enjoyed reading my blog and how relatable it was for them. And that moment came right after I had prayed, asking God what He wanted me to do. It felt like such an obvious answer, such a gentle reminder from Him.

So here I am. Writing again. To encourage. To share my struggles. To create content that other moms can relate to. And most importantly, to share the love of Jesus.

Will this ever turn into a paying job? Who knows.

But will it bring glory to God as I share what He’s done in my life? Absolutely.

I’ll be honest—another reason I stopped writing was because I felt embarrassed. My blogs didn’t seem to be reaching many people, and I started believing they were pointless. But I know now—that was just the enemy trying to stop me from doing something good.

So here’s my encouragement for you today: pursue your passions. Pray to God for clarity. Spread the gospel. Use your gifts. Even when it’s hard, even when it feels small, even when it’s a little embarrassing. Because what anyone else thinks truly doesn’t matter. What God thinks—that’s eternal.

I find so much joy in writing, in sharing my experiences, and in encouraging others. Maybe this post will help just one person, maybe more—but either way, it’s worth it.

So I encourage you: pursue what brings you joy and brings God glory. And I pray you find encouragement here, too.