Trust God’s Timing in every season of motherhood. Surrender control, grow in faith, and embrace His perfect plan for your family and home.
There is nothing quite like motherhood—especially motherhood with littles—to expose how deeply we want control. Control over nap schedules, attitudes, outcomes, finances, health, homeschooling rhythms, and the future. As moms, we often live with a running list in our minds: what should be happening by now, what we thought God’s plans would look like, what we assumed the right time would be.
I used to have a pastor who talked about cardinal sins a lot. They are also called deadly sins, and he would say most of us have one that we gravitate towards more than the others. I always thought if control was on there, that would be mine. I love control, as I’m sure most do.
But God’s timing has a way of dismantling our expectations and full-on combating my desire for control.
Trusting God’s timing is not a sentimental idea reserved for inspirational quotes. It is a weighty, sanctifying truth—one that presses into the human heart and calls us to surrender our own understanding in both small moments and life-altering seasons.
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God’s Timing Is Not Our Timing (And That’s Good)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8, ESV
We begin here: God is sovereign. His ways are higher, His wisdom unsearchable, His timeline perfect. God’s timing is never rushed, never late, and never accidental. What feels like a long time to us is never wasted time in God’s hands.
As a mom of boys, days can feel endless. Diapers pile up. Lessons derail. Chores are undone before lunch. On the homestead, progress is slow—fruit trees take years, not weeks. Seeds disappear into the soil long before anything visible happens. God’s timeline is written into creation itself, and as we sit there trying to rush it, God’s creation is on its own timeline.
We crave immediate results, but God works according to an eternal plan.
One of the reasons this topic has been on my mind is because of a devotional I’ve been reading alongside my 2026 Bible reading plan. I reviewed this devotional last year, but never got fully through it, and this year it fits so well with my 2026 mindset. The devotional is called Everyday Holy by Meridith Barnes. In the introduction, Meridith states this:
I hope it is a gentle reminder that we are not designed to be at war with hours, weeks, or years. We are designed to be in harmony with time. And by being in harmony with time, we walk in harmony with our Creator.
If you are learning to trust God’s timing, I highly recommend Meridith’s devotional.
Waiting in the Mundane Mess of Life
Motherhood is full of interruptions, messes, and unexpected challenges. This week has felt like the epitome of that truth. Since the first week of November, our family has been battling some sort of virus—we’ve had influenza, stomach bugs, and just plain ‘ole colds—and this week, I hit my limit. I’m drained, frustrated, and, frankly, smelling like a combination of throw-up and breastmilk.
On the surface, it seems trivial, but when you’re knee-deep in diapers, sickness, and mess, there’s very little room to think beyond the immediate chaos.
Well…actually, there is a lot to think about. Moving. We’re seriously considering a move. A move out of this beautiful house and beautiful acreage. And truthfully, I don’t want to. We’re still not sure it’s actually going to happen, but we’re taking steps to prepare our home and land for the possibility.
Yet even in this exhaustion and uncertainty, I see how these ordinary, messy moments are exactly where God teaches the deepest lessons. By surrendering my schedule, my plans, and even my frustration to Him, I participate in His work in my children’s hearts, in our family, and in the life He’s shaping for us. Sometimes I believe what I’ve just said, and sometimes I don’t believe a single word of it, and I rely totally on God for my emotional regulation.
As I release my need for control—over health, timing, and even the move itself—I’m reminded that God’s “right moment” isn’t mine. Every blessing, every provision, every step of growth for my children or myself will come in His perfect timing.
Even now, in what was honestly a more difficult week for me with sickness permeating our house, I sense that God is at work—teaching patience, shaping trust, and calling me to lean fully on His wisdom rather than my own understanding.
Let Go and Trust God’s Timing in the Waiting Season
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5, ESV
Friend, I know how hard it is to let go. Waiting on God—whether it’s for answers to prayer, clarity about your next step, financial provision, or even bigger dreams—can feel frustrating. But the waiting process reveals what we truly believe about God’s character. Do we trust His wisdom only when things go our way, or even when His timing feels slow?
God’s delays are not denials. Read that again if you need to. They are an important part of His perfect plan. Surrendering control in this season reminds us that God’s ways are higher, His timing is perfect, and His plans for our family and home are always for good—even when we don’t understand.
Seeing God’s Bigger Picture Through Ordinary Days
Few stories in Scripture illustrate God’s perfect timing like Joseph in the book of Genesis. He received promises of future glory, yet those blessings unfolded through betrayal, slavery, false accusation, and years in prison. The thing that always strikes me about this story, when I’m thinking about God’s timing, is the length of time that went by. I don’t feel like Joseph ever saw the true fruits of his waiting. He never saw the promised land. He spent most of his life waiting for answers instead of receiving them, and yet he remains a powerful character in God’s redemption story.
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Genesis 50:20, ESV
Joseph’s life reminds us that God’s plan is bigger than our understanding. Even when we can’t see it, He is orchestrating every detail in our homes, our homeschooling routines, and our family life.
Motherhood sanctifies us in the ordinary. Submitting your homeschool schedules, daily devotionals, and family rhythms to His hands is not secondary work—it is kingdom work. God’s timeline is deliberate, and His promises of good things unfold at the proper time.
Finding Peace and Growth in Tough Seasons
“We know that for those who love God all things work together for good.” Romans 8:28, ESV
It’s okay to admit that some seasons are just plain hard. Sleepless nights, relational tension, financial strain, or delayed dreams can make it hard to believe in God’s promises. But even in the tough seasons, He is shaping our hearts and our children’s hearts, cultivating the fruit of the Spirit, and drawing us into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
Waiting teaches us to rest in the Heavenly Father’s timing, not our own understanding. We learn that our desires, our plans, and even our homes are safest when surrendered to His eternal plan. The waiting process grows patience, faithfulness, and trust—and in the end, it strengthens our confidence in God’s wisdom, God’s ways, and God’s kingdom.
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7, ESV
Friend, I say all of this knowing I’m still growing here myself. As always, I’m preaching to my own heart long before I’m speaking to anyone else. These ordinary, messy days are shaping me—teaching me, slowly and sometimes uncomfortably, to trust God’s timing, to lean into His promises, and to rest in the deeper relationship He is forming through the waiting. Even when I resist it, I’m learning again that God’s timing is always perfect, and His ways—no matter how hard—are always best.
A Closer Relationship Forged Through Waiting
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7, ESV
Waiting seasons invite us into a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father. They strip away self-reliance and draw us closer to Christ.
As we wait, we learn to rest in Jesus’ name—not in outcomes. We learn that our desires of the heart are safest when surrendered to God’s will. We learn that God’s kingdom advances through obedience, not speed.
This is where faith matures.
Rest in God’s Perfect Timing
Dear Mom, your Heavenly Father sees every moment of your day, every effort, every prayer, and every tear. He knows your heart, your desires, and your struggles. Trust that He is working all things together for good, shaping your life and your children’s lives according to His eternal plan.
Let the waiting seasons draw you closer to Christ. Let the interruptions teach you dependence. Let the unanswered questions deepen your faith. And let your heart rest in the truth that God’s timing is perfect, His ways are best, and His promises never fail.
Surrender your plans, your timing, and your control into His hands, and walk each day in the peace that comes from trusting God’s perfect and sovereign timing.
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