Good morning, friends.
It’s 6:49 a.m., and the house is still quiet.
I woke up early this morning, got a little work done, and then opened my Bible to spend some time with the Lord. Before long, my little one woke up. I picked her up, nursed her, and continued reading my Bible with her resting peacefully in my arms.
There was something so special about that moment.
As I held her close, I couldn’t help but think about how our children truly are one of God’s greatest gifts. There I was, reading His Word while holding one of the precious lives He entrusted to me. It was such a simple moment, yet one I know I’ll remember for a long time.
Motherhood has taught me to treasure these little moments.
It has also taught me humility.
Sometimes I get overwhelmed. Sometimes I become impatient. Sometimes stress wins for a moment, and afterward I wish I had responded differently.
I always feel bad when that happens because my children deserve the very best version of me.
But the truth is… none of us can be our best version every single day.
Whether you’re a mom, a dad, or simply someone trying to navigate life, there will be days when you’re tired, when your emotions are messy, and when your patience feels thin.
That doesn’t make you a failure.
It makes you human.
Yesterday I had my therapy session, and for the first time in a while, I felt like I poured everything out. All the messy thoughts. All the uncertainty. All the questions I’ve been carrying.
Lately, my professional life has felt like it’s been shaken upside down.
You know how a towel spreads water across every corner once it touches a puddle?
That’s what unresolved problems can feel like.
One difficult area of life has a way of spilling into every other area. Before you realize it, your thoughts become heavier, your emotions become more fragile, and even simple tasks begin to feel overwhelming.
That’s where I’ve been lately.
But today…
Today feels different.
Not because every problem has disappeared.
Not because I suddenly have all the answers.
But because the Lord reminded me this morning exactly where my foundation is.
He is my fortress.
He is my strength.
He is my peace.
And when my life feels like it’s in pieces, He remains completely unchanged.
Sometimes I think God lovingly allows our lives to be shaken because we’ve become a little too comfortable. We settle into routines, into plans we’ve created for ourselves, and then something unexpected happens.
Everything shifts.
At first, it feels frightening.
But maybe… just maybe… the shaking isn’t meant to destroy us.
Maybe it’s meant to loosen our grip on the things we’ve been holding too tightly so we can hold on to Him instead.
I truly believe that’s what He’s been teaching me.
His timing is perfect.
Always.
Even when I don’t understand it.
Even when I wish things looked different.
Even when the future feels uncertain.
Looking back, I can see His faithfulness through every season of my life, and I have no reason to believe He’ll stop being faithful now.
Today’s Bible reading was exactly what my heart needed.
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 27
Matthew 11:28–30
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Those verses reminded me that my job isn’t to carry every burden.
My job is simply to do my part faithfully.
To wake up.
To love my family.
To work with integrity.
To keep moving forward.
And then leave the heavy things in God’s hands.
That’s the kind of life I hope my children remember.
I hope they remember a mom who trusted Jesus.
Not because life was always easy.
But because He was always faithful.
I hope they see that when life became too heavy, I didn’t pretend I was strong enough to carry it all alone.
I gave it to the One who could.
Friends, if you’re walking through your own “shake-shake” season right now, I want to encourage you today.
Keep going.
Keep praying.
Keep trusting.
Do what you can today, and leave tomorrow in God’s hands.
He has never stopped being faithful, and He won’t start now.
Thank you for sitting with me this morning.
Thank you for reading these little pieces of my heart.
This blog has become a place where I simply share what the Lord is teaching me, what motherhood is teaching me, and what life is teaching me along the way.
I’m so grateful you’re here.
I hope you’ll come back again soon.
With love,
Tayza
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My Morning with the Lord
Good morning, friends.
This morning, I was awake at 5:00 a.m. with my baby. I fed her, put her back in her crib so she could go back to sleep, and then I turned on the lights in my room. It was time to wake up, open my Bible, and begin my day with the Lord.
The house was still completely quiet.
It was just me and the Lord.
Lately, I’ve been walking through a season of so much uncertainty, especially professionally. There are so many questions that I don’t have answers to yet. So many things that are simply out of my control. But one thing I know without a doubt is that the Lord is with me. He is guiding me, giving me peace, and I know that His plans are far greater than anything I could ever imagine for myself.
This morning, I spent time reading these passages:
– Psalm 23
– Matthew 6:25-34
– Romans 8:31-39
– Isaiah 41:10
– Lamentations 3:22-23
I encourage you to read them slowly. Don’t rush through them. Let every verse settle into your heart.
As I read, I realized something. Sometimes the Lord allows us to walk through seasons of uncertainty because they bring us closer to Him. When everything else feels unstable, we discover that He is the only foundation that never moves.
Right now, I feel like I’m in one of those seasons.
There are moments when I feel a little lost. There are so many responsibilities, so many decisions to make, and two little girls who depend on me every single day. Yet in the middle of all of it, I have found the greatest comfort.
The Lord.
And when I say that He is all I have, I don’t mean that as if it were a small thing. Quite the opposite.
I have the Lord.
What else do I truly need?
Today, Psalm 23 spoke to my heart in a completely different way.
“The Lord is my Shepherd.”
A shepherd guides, protects, provides, and never abandons his sheep. Sheep don’t know the entire path ahead. They simply stay close to their shepherd, trusting that he knows where he is leading them.
I realized that this is exactly where I am.
I’m simply one of His sheep.
I don’t have to know every answer today.
I don’t have to see the entire road ahead.
I only need to keep following Him.
So that is what I’m choosing to do.
I’ll keep taking my little baby steps. I’ll continue doing the next right thing in front of me. I’ll continue trusting that the Lord is already preparing the path ahead, even when I can’t see it.
I believe with all my heart that everything will work out exactly as He intends. Everything will fall into place in His perfect timing.
I wanted to share this morning with you because maybe someone reading this also feels uncertain. Maybe you’re carrying burdens that nobody else sees. Maybe you’re wondering what comes next.
If that’s you, I hope you’ll take a few moments today to read the same passages I read this morning.
Let the Lord remind you that He is your Shepherd.
He is taking care of you.
He knows where you are.
He hasn’t forgotten you.
He isn’t surprised by your circumstances.
He is walking beside you every step of the way.
Today, I’m starting my day with peace. Before the rest of the house wakes up, I’m going to spend a little time coloring and simply enjoying this quiet morning that the Lord has given me.
I’m praying that these verses bless your heart as much as they blessed mine.
May the Lord bless you, protect you, guide your steps, and fill your heart with His perfect peace.
Rest assured…
The Lord is taking care of everything.
God bless you. ❤️
With love & grace,
Tay
When the Schedule Falls Apart (and That’s Okay)
Hi everyone 🤍
I know it’s been a little quiet around here.
This week was… not the typical rhythm. My little one got sick a few weeks ago, then both kids got a cold, and after that I had so many busy days coming up, and the ones not so busy ended up being busy… so I barely could give any attention to my personal matters. You know those weeks where everything just stacks up at once? That was this one. It felt busy, stretched, a little chaotic.
But I’m here. And I want to say something simple:
It’s okay.
Sometimes we are not able to do everything we planned. Sometimes the best thing we can do is go with the flow, handle what’s in front of us, and give ourselves a little grace.
And if you’re anything like me, that grace doesn’t always come easily.
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The Morning Routine That Keeps Me Grounded
I have a morning schedule that I truly love. It’s printed and hanging on my fridge. It helps me begin the day calmly. I know what comes next, how much time I have, what needs to get done. It gives my day structure and flow.
And honestly? It makes everything easier. (I will share it as a file for you to download on my next post)
But this week?
I barely followed it.
And that frustrated me more than I expected.
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The Weekly Reset That Didn’t Happen
I also have a weekly rhythm — certain days for certain tasks.
One day bathrooms.
Another day reorganizing the kitchen.
Another day resetting the entryway.
It keeps the house from feeling overwhelming because I’m not trying to do everything at once.
But this week… none of it happened.
The bathrooms waited.
The kitchen stayed messy.
The entryway definitely did not get its reset.
And I caught myself thinking, You’re failing. You can’t even keep up with your own system.
Isn’t it wild how quickly we can turn on ourselves?
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The Gentle Reminder I Needed
Then I paused.
My kids were okay.
They were fed.
They were clean.
They were smiling.
They were loved.
And that’s what really matters.
At the end of the day, we don’t get bonus points for perfectly cleaned baseboards. We don’t get eternal rewards for color-coded closets. But we are shaping hearts. We are building memories. We are raising little humans who need our presence more than they need a spotless house.
The mess? It can be cleaned later.
The laundry? It will wait.
The kitchen? Still going to be there tomorrow.
But your children’s need for your love and attention? That’s right now.
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Priorities, Mama
We all want the home to look beautiful.
We want it clean, organized, peaceful, smelling good.
We want to feel on top of things.
And structure is good. Routines are helpful. Systems are wise.
But priorities matter more.
First things first:
• Happy kids
• Fed kids
• Clean kids
• A present mom
Everything else can come later.
Sometimes being a good mom means closing the planner and sitting on the floor instead.
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This Is Your Reminder
Relax.
Go with the flow when you need to.
Set your priorities clearly.
Your kids are okay.
Your home will recover.
You are not failing.
You are doing better than you think.
With love and grace,
Tay 🤍
Little Blessings Mama 