(Replay) Surrendering Our Children to God | A Biblical Perspective on Motherhood from Psalm 84 :Why the Dwelling Place? | Refresher/Intro for the Newbies :)

***Listen to #202 "His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light?" for UpdateWhat does it mean to make your home a dwelling place for God? And how can busy moms learn to surrender their children to the Lord while growing in their own faith?In this Prepare to Dwell episode of The Dwelling Place Bible Podcast for Busy Moms, Stephanie Hickox shares the personal story behind the podcast's name and the Scripture that has shaped her heart for motherhood: Psalm 84.After years of dreaming of becoming a singer, Stephanie reflects on how what felt like a shattered dream became an opportunity for God to redirect her toward a deeper love for His Word. Later, during a difficult pregnancy with her fourth child, the Lord used Psalm 84 to remind her of the beauty of dwelling in His presence and the importance of laying her children before Him.As Christian moms, we can easily become consumed with our hopes, expectations, and plans for our children. But God invites us to return to Him, trust His goodness, and remember that He loves our children even more than we do. Before we can faithfully point our children to Jesus, we must first learn to worship Him ourselves.In this episode, you'll discover how the Bible speaks to the heart of motherhood, why surrendering our children to God is an ongoing process, and how Christian community can help us remain faithful when family life feels overwhelming.In this episode, we discuss:The story behind the name The Dwelling Place and the vision for this Bible podcast for busy moms.How God can use disappointing circumstances to redirect our lives toward His purposes.Psalm 84 and the beautiful picture of a mother laying her children before the Lord.Why surrendering our children to God often means releasing our own hopes and expectations for their futures.What the name “LORD of hosts” reveals about God's power, sovereignty, and protection.How to trust God's goodness when motherhood takes us through difficult and bitter seasons.Why our own relationship with Jesus must come before our efforts to disciple our children.The importance of Christian community, encouragement, and accountability in biblical parenting.How a consistent Bible reading plan can help us grow in faith and become more intentional about making our homes centered on Jesus Christ. Scriptures explored:Psalm 84 — Finding joy in God's presence and surrendering our children to Him.1 Samuel 1 — Hannah's prayer for Samuel and her willingness to entrust him to the Lord.Romans 8:28–29 — Trusting God's good purposes as He transforms us into the image of Christ. A word of encouragement for moms: You don't have to parent perfectly to be faithful. You can bring your fears, hopes, disappointments, and children to a God who is good, sovereign, and trustworthy. As you learn to dwell in His presence, He will continue to shape your heart and equip you to point your family toward Jesus.The Dwelling Place Bible Plan for Busy Moms was created to help you stay rooted in the full counsel of God's Word, pray Scripture over your family, and grow alongside other moms who want to be faithful in their homes. Whether you've struggled to stay consistent with Bible reading plans in the past or are simply longing to deepen your walk with Jesus, you are welcome here.Let's pursue the heart of God together and learn to make our homes places where Christ is treasured.Learn more about Entrusted Ministries and the Dwelling Place Bible reading plan at Entrusted Ministries.Podcast PageThis episode is part of the Prepare to Dwell series from Entrusted Ministries, introducing the vision and practical tools behind the Dwelling Place Bible reading plan.