Many Christians have been taught that they will be blessed for being obedient to God. Is this true?

This morning my alarm didn’t go off. That wouldn’t have been much of a problem, except that my phone said 8:30, which is the time I’m supposed to be at work. I discovered that, even in the little things of an ordinary day, God provides for his people.

I reflect on how much motherhood has changed me—how it seems like a million years ago since it was just my husband and me doing crazy things like sleeping in until 9:00 a.m. or spontaneously catching a late, midweek movie. Now I'm shaping lives and shepherding hearts in all the ordinary moments of the day caring for my children. Here is a word of encouragement for mothers as you seek to bring glory to God each day.