Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark Surrendering Control: Trusting God In The Chaos Of Motherhood | @M.is.for.mama
Aug 26, 2025
Abbie Halberstadt, a mom of ten and author of 'You Bet Your Stretch Marks', shares her heartfelt journey through the chaotic yet beautiful world of motherhood. She discusses the emotional challenges of raising a large family and the struggle between control and surrendering to God. Abbie emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal limitations while navigating daily parenting responsibilities, and how nurturing faith can bring hope amid the chaos. She also addresses redefining beauty and motherhood, and the value of spiritual growth in the journey.
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Soul-Stretching Purpose Of Motherhood
- Motherhood stretches the soul beyond physical exhaustion and reveals deep spiritual needs.
- Abbie Halberstadt says this stretch exposes our need for Jesus and sanctifies us through daily trials.
Miscarriage And Distinguishing Hard From Bad
- Abbie experienced two miscarriages last year and described that as genuinely bad pain.
- She distinguishes between hard seasons that are growth and hard events that are objectively tragic.
Work Faithfully, Release Outcomes
- Trusting God's sovereignty eases the pressure to control every outcome in parenting.
- Work faithfully but release the ultimate results to God's good and sovereign plan, Abbie advises.
