Sacred Chaos

A Mini-Retreat for Moms Searching for God in the ChaosRemember when prayer felt peaceful? You'd find a quiet corner, light a candle, and take your time with God. Now, as a mom, life looks a little different. Your prayers might sound more like "e;Lord, please just get me through dinner!"e; Between carpools, snack requests, temper tantrums, nonstop Nerf battles-the list goes on!-finding time for intentional prayer feels impossible.In Sacred Chaos, Ablaze Families missionary Jennifer Stavinoha invites you to rediscover intimacy with God right where you are-even if you're sleep deprived, in the midst of potty training, or feeling overwhelmed by work and childcare demands. "e;Now that I'm living my vocation as a wife and mother, prayer has become less ethereal and far more physical,"e; she writes. "e;The Lord is here in the laughter of my children, in the car line, in the kitchen chaos. He's ever present, inviting me to pause and breathe him in."e;This restorative mini-retreat is designed for moms in the trenches of family life and requires just five minutes a day. It's not just another devotional with prewritten prayers-it's a practical guide to help you rediscover how to connect with God, renew your spirit, and find peace in the midst of your beautiful, messy reality.Here's how the retreat unfolds:Week 1: Desire-Awaken your longing to be seen, known, and deeply loved by God just as you are.Week 2: Encounter-Reconnect with God in the chaos through a simple, adaptable approach to prayer.Week 3: Joy-Offer your heart to God and experience his mercy, his love, and the joy he longs to pour into your life.Each week includes a QR code linking to daily playlists and a short, encouraging video that makes it easy to fit prayer into your busiest moments-whether you're folding laundry or wrangling a toddler into bed.God is with you in every moment of motherhood. He's ready to bring peace to your heart and joy to your days-even now in the mess. It's time to reclaim your connection with him and discover the beauty of encountering God in the life you're already living.