New moms often struggle to wrap their minds around the new reality of caring for a little one. Combine that with social media and you'll start comparing yourself to others.
Talking Points:
- Being a new mom changes your life and overtakes your daily schedule which can leave you feeling insecure and lost.
- Browsing social media can make new moms feel inadequate and anxious. It encourages them to play the comparison game with other women. 1 John 2:15-16
- Try putting down your smartphone and filling your head with worship music and God’s word instead of ideas and images from social media. Philippians 4:11-13
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How often are you on social media? How do you usually feel after scrolling through your feeds?
- What pressures do/have you felt as a young mom? Where did those expectations come from?
- Read 1 John 2:15-16. Share a time when you played the “comparison game” with another mom or woman. What did it encourage you to “crave” and how did it derail you emotionally and spiritually?
- Name three daily habits you had before becoming a new mom. Name three daily habits you do now as a mom.
- What is a habit that you can develop in your everyday life to feed yourself God’s truth on a regular basis? Be specific about a time and place to make sure this habit becomes a part of your daily life.
- Read Philippians 4:11-13. Define contentment in your own words. Why is contentment better than happiness? How can growing in contentment help you to appreciate your life more?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
