The pressure to hustle harder is everywhere—especially for moms building businesses while raising children. But as Ashley Perry Lambett so beautifully shares, this isn't the life Jesus invites us to live. We're not called to burnout. We’re called to alignment.

As Christian women, our path looks different. Instead of chasing productivity and performance, we’re invited into peace, purpose, and presence. The journey starts not with more doing, but with more being—specifically, being still before God.

“Before you reach for your phone or your to-do list, create space for stillness and ask, ‘Lord, where do You want me in this season?’”

In a world wired for noise and speed, silence feels counterintuitive. But even five quiet minutes before the kids wake up or during a feeding session can realign your spirit. That moment of stillness opens the door for God to speak—offering clarity, direction, and peace that surpasses all understanding.

God's Order, Not the World’s

After reconnecting with God, the next step is realignment—placing priorities in the order He designed. Ashley shares a life-giving hierarchy:
God first. Yourself second. Then your spouse, your children, and finally, your business or ministry.

This may feel radical in a culture that glorifies self-sacrifice and hustle, but it's deeply biblical. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship. You cannot pour into your family, clients, or community if your own cup is empty.

“God never intended motherhood to be an endless cycle of suffering and survival mode.”

That doesn’t mean you need a spa day or a silent retreat. Sometimes, it’s as small as a five-minute walk, stretching while the baby naps, or asking your husband for help over dinner. The point is: be intentional and allow space for your own needs.

Surrender the “Shoulds”

We often feel guilty when we step back or say no—but what if that guilt is misplaced? What if God is inviting you to slow down on purpose?

Ashley uses a beautiful metaphor: your life is like a river. Water must flow into it before it can nourish everything around it. That means receiving before giving. And sometimes, that means laying down your own plans—even the good ones—for God’s better timing.

“You can do everything He’s called you to do—just not all at the same time.”

God might ask you to pause a business project to fully embrace this short, sacred season of early motherhood. Or He might confirm your calling to move forward—but with a clear, focused direction. The key is asking Him, listening well, and trusting His timeline.

Burnout Ends Where Focus Begins

If you're tired of doing everything and feeling like you're accomplishing nothing, it’s time to refocus. Ask God to show you the one or two things that truly matter in this season. Saying no doesn’t mean never—it just means not now.

When you let go of distractions, lay down the guilt, and trust God's order, He brings clarity and peace. You begin to walk in purpose—not striving.

Final Encouragement

The road back to peace and purpose starts with three simple, spirit-led shifts:

1. Prioritize stillness and prayer

2. Practice present gratitude

3. Put yourself back on your priority list

You don’t have to hustle harder. You just need to walk closely with the One who knows the way. Let Him replenish, redirect, and restore you in this season.

You were never meant to do it all—just what He’s called you to, right now.