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May 4–10 | Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
Why Do We Want to Go Back to Egypt?
Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms.
Your weekly Come, Follow Me scripture study where we pull out the meat and potatoes and apply it to real mom life.
This week… we are in Numbers.
And I’m just going to say it…
This one felt personal.
Because the Israelites…
They saw miracles.They were led by God.They had literal food falling from heaven.
And still…
They complained.They doubted.They wanted to go back.
And I wrote in my scriptures:Why do the people want to return to Egypt?
And then I paused…
And thought…
Why do I sometimes want to?
Why do I want to go back to things that are familiar… even if they weren’t good?
Why do I go back to old patterns, old thoughts, old ways… just because they’re comfortable?
This week is not about a journey across land.
It’s about a journey of becoming.
And honestly…
That is motherhood.
 
President Nelsons Talk:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng
 
Manna Is Falling… and We’re Complaining
Numbers 11
The people are getting food raining down from heaven…
And they are complaining.
How often do we do this?
We pray for something…God gives it to us…And then we complain about it.
We pray for the job… we get it… and then we don’t like it.We pray for our kids… and then feel overwhelmed by them.
Manna didn’t stop being a miracle…
They just stopped seeing it that way.
As Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, gratitude is a way of life.
“I Can’t Do This… It’s Too Heavy”
Numbers 11:14
Moses says:
“I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.”
That is motherhood.
This is too much.I can’t handle this.I feel alone.
But God didn’t remove the responsibility.
He gave Moses help.
He sent the 70 elders.
You were never meant to do motherhood alone.
God sends support and He sends His Spirit.
Personal Revelation Is Everything
This part is everything for moms.
From Russell M. Nelson:
“I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation… choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.”
Motherhood clarity does not come from social media, comparison, or pressure.
It comes from revelation.
Pray.Listen.Write down what comes.Act on it.
You don’t need a louder world.
You need clearer revelation.
“Let’s Go Back to Egypt”
Numbers 13–14
The Israelites are right next to the promised land…
And they say, let’s go back.
Egypt represents what is familiar.
Even if it wasn’t better… it felt easier.
Sometimes we want:
Our old lifeOur old routineOur old bodyOur old identity
But God didn’t call you backward.
He called you forward.
Egypt was familiar…
But it wasn’t promised.
10 Spies vs 2 Spies
Twelve spies go into the promised land.
They all see the same thing.
A beautiful land.God’s promises.And also… challenges.
Ten spies say:
We can’t do this. We’re not enough.
Two spies, Joshua and Caleb, say:
Yes it’s hard… but God is with us. We can do this.
Same situation.
Different perspective.
This is motherhood.
You can focus on the hard…Or you can see the growth, the purpose, and God’s hand in it.
The difference wasn’t the land.
It was how they saw it.
Fear says: we’re not enough.Faith says: God is enough.
The Brass Serpent — It Feels Too Simple
Numbers 21
The people are bitten by serpents.
They are suffering.
They are dying.
And God gives them a solution:
Look… and be healed.
That’s it.
Look at the brass serpent and live.
But some people didn’t look.
Not because it didn’t work…
But because it felt too simple.
This is about Jesus Christ.
Healing is available.Peace is available.Help is available.
But sometimes we don’t look.
We’re overwhelmed.We’re anxious.We’re struggling.
And the invitation is simple:
Turn to Christ.Pray.Remember Him.
And we think…
That’s not enough.
But what if the answer you’re looking for…
Is simple…
And you’ve been overlooking it?
They didn’t die because there wasn’t a cure.
They died because they wouldn’t look.
Meekness Is Strength
Numbers 12:3
Moses was described as very meek.
Meekness is not weakness.
It is strength, restraint, and submission to God.
Meek moms are not passive.
They are Spirit-led.Grounded.Surrendered to God.
Meekness is choosing God’s way… even when your emotions are loud.
 
Elder Bednar Talk 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/meek-and-lowly-of-heart?lang=eng
 
This Week’s Invitation
Mamas…
Where are you right now?
Are you complaining about manna?Feeling overwhelmed like Moses?Wanting to go back to Egypt?Or avoiding the simple answer because it feels too easy?
This week:
Pray and askListenWrite it downAct on it
And when life feels heavy…
Look to Christ.
 
Elder Oaks Talk 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/two-lines-of-communication?lang=eng
 
Final Thought
You are not failing in the wilderness.
God is forming you in it.

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COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS
April 27 – May 3
Exodus 35–40 | Leviticus 1, 4, 16, 19
The Tabernacle, The Temple, Come, Follow Me Study
“Holiness Is Built… One Small Step at a Time”
Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms.
This week we are in Exodus and Leviticus, and I’ll be honest… I started out thinking, “wow, this is kind of boring,” and it quickly turned into, “wait… this is actually so powerful.”
This is one of those weeks where you might open your scriptures and think, “What is happening… and how does this apply to my life?” There are sacrifices, detailed laws, measurements, and instructions. And if you’re a busy mom, it’s easy to check out.
But if you lean in just a little, this week becomes one of the most powerful lessons on how we come closer to God and how we actually become holy. Not in a perfection way, but in a real life, middle-of-motherhood kind of way.
God brings His people out of Egypt, but getting them out wasn’t the end goal. He wanted to get Egypt out of them. He wanted to change their hearts. He wanted relationship. He wanted holiness.
Leviticus 19:2 says, “Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.”
President Henry B. Eyring taught, “The plan of happiness is for everyone. Wickedness never was happiness” (General Conference, October 2019). When God gives commandments, it’s not to restrict us. It’s to lead us to happiness.
To teach this, God gives His people the tabernacle. Everything about it is symbolic. Everything points to Jesus. Everything shows us how to come back to God.
The tabernacle teaches progression. You don’t just walk into God’s presence. You move step by step. And this is key for us as moms. Holiness is built. It is not instant.
The first step is sacrifice. The people bring offerings, not just because they’re told to, but with willing hearts. Exodus 36:5 says the people brought “much more than enough.” These are the same people who just made the golden calf, and now their hearts are changed. That is repentance.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “God cares a lot more about who we are and who we are becoming than about who we once were” (“You Matter to Him,” General Conference, October 2011).
So what are you offering God right now? Not perfectly, but willingly. Your time, your patience, your effort, your desire to try again. That counts.
The next step is washing. This represents being made clean. Psalm 51:2 says, “Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Ezekiel 36:25 says, “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean.”
This is Jesus. We cannot become holy without being made clean first.
One of the most powerful insights this week is the difference between saving grace and exalting grace. Saving grace rescues us. Exalting grace changes us. Exodus shows us being saved. Leviticus shows us becoming something new.
Emily Belle Freeman taught, “Grace is not just the power that saves you… it is the power that changes you” (BYU Women’s Conference, 2015).
Then we move forward into clothing and anointing. This represents identity. Isaiah 61:10 says, “He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation.” We are becoming someone new.
One of my favorite lines from this week is this: living differently doesn’t mean we lower our standards or values. It means we rise.
Eventually, the progression leads to the presence of God, the Holy of Holies. We don’t live there perfectly, but we are invited to move closer every day.
Leviticus can feel intense with all the sacrifices and laws, but these rituals were meant to teach principles like repentance, holiness, and the Savior’s Atonement. Everything points to Jesus.
And this is so real for us. Sin can creep in. It’s a slippery slope. It’s also easy to forget the Lord if we don’t take time.
President Russell M. Nelson taught, “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives” (“Joy and Spiritual Survival,” General Conference, October 2016).
If we are not intentionally remembering Him, we will naturally drift. So we choose consistent remembrance of God.
The Spirit brings a feeling of happiness and assurance that we are becoming more holy. That’s how we know. Not perfection, but peace.
John 14:27 says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Leviticus teaches us the manner of access to God and the holiness that comes as a result of that access. Holiness is the result of being close to God, not the requirement before.
Elder David A. Bednar taught, “We are not expected to be perfect… but we are expected to become better” (General Conference, April 2012).
God holds us to a higher standard, not to shame us, but to refine us.
The process is simple and powerful. Repent often. Be humble. Have meekness and patience.
Doctrine and Covenants 122:7 reminds us, “All these things shall be for thy experience, and shall be for thy good.”
Your hard days, your stretching days, your messy motherhood moments are part of your becoming.
Like Job, we are invited to stand strong. “Gird up now thy loins like a man” (Job 38:3). Not perfectly, but faithfully.
So here is your invitation this week. What do you feel impressed to do? Not everything. Just one thing.
One prayer. One scripture. One moment of patience. One act of turning to Him.
That is how holiness is built. One step at a time.
Mamas, you are not behind. You are not failing. You are in the process. God is not asking for perfection. He is asking for your willing heart.
 

🎙 Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast
April 20–26
Exodus 19–20, 24, 31–34
Moses & Mount Sinai | The Ten Commandments | The Golden Calf
 
“We Will Do… Until We Don’t — And Then Grace”
Episode Overview
Have you ever felt SO close to God…
You told yourself:
“I’m going to be more patient.”
 “I’m going to show up differently.”
…and then life hits.
It’s 4pm.
Dinner isn’t started.
Kids are fighting.
You snap.
And you think: “Why am I like this?”
This week in Exodus reminds us:
✨ We are not alone
✨ We are not the only ones who struggle
✨ And even when we fall short… God stays
This episode is about:
Covenant relationship
Why we forget spiritual experiences
Modern-day “golden calves”
And the power of grace + trying again
 
God Wants Relationship (Exodus 19)
“Ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me…” (Exodus 19:5)
God’s goal was never just rules—it was relationship.
He invites His people to come closer… but they hesitate.
💬 President Russell M. Nelson:
“The Lord loves effort, because effort brings rewards that can’t come without it.”
 
 Mom Application:
How often do we hesitate too?
“I don’t have time”
“I’m too tired”
“I’ll do it later”
 We stay at the base of the mountain.
 Commandments = Connection (Exodus 20)
The Ten Commandments are not just rules—they are relationship protectors.
 Love God
 Love people
 Come unto Christ
 
💬 Elder Dallin H. Oaks:
“We offend God when we ‘serve’ other gods—when we have other first priorities.”
 
 Ask Yourself:
What is my first priority?
Where am I spending my time and energy?
 
 Modern “Golden Calves”:
Phones
Comparison
Busyness
Exhaustion
Even good things that push God out
 
 The Sabbath (Exodus 31)
Are we watering down the Sabbath?
 
💬 President Nelson:
“What sign do I want to give to God? … The Sabbath is a delight.”
 Mom Application:
This isn’t about guilt.
It’s about asking: 
 “How can I make space for God today?”
Even if it’s:
5 quiet minutes
A prayer in the car
Turning off the noise
 
The Golden Calf (Exodus 32)
“They have turned aside quickly…” (Exodus 32:8)
After only 40 days… they forgot.
And honestly?
 It’s not just them… it’s us too.
We’ve seen miracles:
Prayers answered
Strength we didn’t have
Help on hard days
…and still…
 We drift
 We forget
 We numb out
💬 Emily Belle Freeman:
“Don’t let the distraction of the world keep you from the direction of the Lord.”
 Moses = A Type of Christ (Exodus 32–33)
“Blot me… out of thy book…” (Exodus 32:32)
Moses pleads for his people—just like Jesus pleads for us.
 
💬 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland:
“You have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love.”
 
 Prayer Changes Everything
One of the most powerful moments this week was a simple prayer.
A child praying for his mom…
And heaven showing up.
 Prayer invites strength
 Prayer connects us
 Prayer reminds us we are not alone
 
 This Week’s Invitation:
Pray for your kids
Pray for your spouse
Pray for a friend
 Say it out loud
 Write it down
 Send it to someone
 
 “Who Is on the Lord’s Side?” (Exodus 32:26)
 Whose side are you on?
 Who are you tethered to?
This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about: 
 Who you are choosing
 
 Idols in Our Lives
 “Do you want a God in your life… or a calf that doesn’t care about you?”
Modern idols:
Money
Shows
Debt
Distractions
 They don’t care about you.
 Truth:
We often turn to things that:
Numb us
Distract us
Drain us
Instead of the God who: 
 fills us
 
💬 President Nelson:
“In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”
 
 Grace (Exodus 33–34)
“My presence shall go with thee…” (Exodus 33:14)
“The Lord God, merciful and gracious…” (Exodus 34:6)
Even after failure…
 God stays
 God forgives
 God invites us back
 Remember:
Grace transforms
Grace helps you become
Grace heals and delivers
 
💬 Emily Belle Freeman:
“Grace is not the light at the end of the tunnel. It is the light that moves us through the tunnel.”
 
 Final Thoughts for Moms
Mamas…
You are not:
Your worst moment
The day you snapped
The time you forgot
You are the woman God is still calling up the mountain.
Again.
And again.
And again.
 
 This Week’s Challenge
Pray for someone else.
A child
A friend
A neighbor
Someone struggling
Let them know they are seen.
Let them feel heaven through you.
 
 Closing Message
God is real.
Jesus lives and loves you.
And you are never: 
 Too far gone
 Too messy
 Too late
for His grace.
Let’s make heaven crowded, mamas 💛
 

 Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast
April 13–19 | Exodus 14–18
Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord | Red Sea, Manna, Trusting God in Motherhood
 
 Episode Overview
Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms.
This week we are diving into Exodus 14–18, and wow… this is a powerful one.
The Israelites are completely trapped. The Red Sea is in front of them. Pharaoh’s army is behind them. There is no way out.
And honestly… this is exactly how motherhood can feel sometimes.
Overwhelmed
Stretched thin
Stuck in a situation you didn’t expect
Wondering, “God… where are You?”
And in that moment, God gives a message that we still need today:
“Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord… the Lord shall fight for you.” (Exodus 14:13–14)
 
 What We Cover in This Episode
In this episode, we break down the “meat and potatoes” of this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson and apply it directly to real mom life.
We talk about:
The Israelites being led into an impossible situation
What it means to “stand still” when life feels chaotic
Why fear steals our faith
How God often asks us to move forward before we see the miracle
The power of daily connection with God (manna)
Why we are not meant to do this alone
 
 Key Takeaways for Moms
Fear lives in the future
Fear sounds like:
“What if this goes wrong?”
“What if I can’t handle this?”
But God says:
 Be still
You don’t have to spiral, control everything, or figure it all out. You can pause and trust.
 
You are not stuck… you are positioned
God led the Israelites right to the Red Sea.
That wasn’t a mistake. That was divine direction.
Sometimes God allows you to feel stuck because He is about to show His power in your life in a way only He can.
 
The miracle comes after the step of faith
God told Moses to move forward… into the sea.
The water didn’t part until they moved.
You don’t always get clarity first.
You don’t always feel ready first.
Sometimes God simply says:
 
 Take the next step
The Lord will fight for you
You don’t have to carry everything.
You don’t have to fix everything.
Your role: • Stand still
Trust
Move when He prompts
God’s role: • Fight for you
Deliver you
Make a way
 
Don’t forget to praise after the miracle
After the Red Sea, the Israelites sang.
They praised God immediately.
But how often do we move on quickly and forget?
What song are you singing in your life right now?
 
From miracles to murmuring (we’ve all been there 😅)
Right after witnessing a miracle, the Israelites started complaining again.
And if we’re honest… we do the same thing.
This week is a powerful reminder to trust God not just in the miracle—but in the everyday moments too.
 
Daily manna = daily connection with God
God gave them manna one day at a time.
Why?
So they would rely on Him daily.
Not weekly
Not when life slows down
👉 Daily
Through: • Prayer
Scripture
Turning your heart to Him
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
 
Jesus is your rock and your living water
When the Israelites were desperate, God provided water from a rock.
Jesus is: • Your stability when life feels shaky
Your source when you feel empty
He is what fills you when motherhood drains you.
 
You were never meant to do this alone
When Moses’ hands got heavy, Aaron and Hur held them up.
Such a powerful reminder:
You are not meant to: • carry everything
do everything
be everything
Sometimes you need support.
Sometimes you are the support.
We need each other.
 
 A Personal Reminder
There are seasons in life where you feel completely overwhelmed… weak… stretched beyond what you think you can handle.
But God meets you there.
He is with you always.
And there is no shame in needing Him.
 
 Questions to Reflect On This Week
Where in your life do you feel trapped right now?
Where do you need to stand still and trust God?
Where is He asking you to move forward in faith?
Where have you already seen Him fight for you?
 
 Final Encouragement
Mamas…
The same God who parted the Red Sea
is the same God who is in your life right now
You are not alone
You are not forgotten
And He will make a way
 
 If This Episode Helped You
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs this reminder.
And if you haven’t yet, leaving a review helps more moms find this podcast and feel less alone in their motherhood and faith journey.
 
Links for this week: 
 
Fear Is a Liar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQTnREEtuNk
 
Broken and Beautiful 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouvnQNB75_U&list=RDouvnQNB75_U&start_radio=1
 
Flowers 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DDeSUxcTIY&list=RD9DDeSUxcTIY&start_radio=1
 
Your Ways Better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1LRsp8qBY0&list=RDT1LRsp8qBY0&start_radio=1
 
Videos For FHE or For personal
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/16?lang=eng
 
 

COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS
April 6–12 | Exodus 7–13
“Remember This Day, in Which Ye Came Out from Egypt”
Hey mamas, welcome back to another episode of Come Follow Me Moms, where we take the scriptures and break them down into the meat and potatoes so you can understand them, feel the Spirit, and apply them to your real mom life.
This week we are in Exodus 7–13, and let me just say this…
This is the week of the plagues AND the Passover.
At first glance, this can feel like a lot.
What is happening?
Why all the destruction?
Why is Pharaoh not listening?
But when you really sit in it…
This week is about three big things:
soft hearts vs hard hearts
God’s power
and how Jesus Christ is the ONLY way we are set free
And honestly… this one hits motherhood in a very real way.
Because how many times do we
see God show up
feel prompted
say we’re going to change
…and then go right back to old patterns?
Yep. Same.
And how special that we just had Easter, General Conference, Passover, and even a solemn assembly all in the same weekend. A full weekend centered on Jesus. And now we get to understand where Passover began and why it matters so much.
🧱 The Story (Meat and Potatoes)
Quick recap of Moses…
He was born when baby boys were being killed.
He was saved.
Raised in Pharaoh’s house.
Then he kills an Egyptian and has to flee.
He becomes a shepherd.
Sees the burning bush.
Speaks with the Lord.
And then God asks him to do something that feels impossible.
Moses even says he’s not good with words.
And yet… God still calls him.
Then God sends plague after plague:
water to blood
frogs
lice
flies
death of livestock
boils
hail
locusts
darkness
and finally… death of the firstborn
All to show:
“I am the Lord”
“There is none like me in all the earth”
And Pharaoh?
He asks for relief
promises to change
then hardens his heart again
Over and over and over.
This is the pride cycle.
And eventually the 10th plague comes.
But God provides a way to be spared.
The Passover.
❤️ Principle 1: Hard Heart vs Soft Heart
Pharaoh is the perfect example of a hard heart.
Plague comes
he suffers
he asks for help
God removes it
and then… he goes right back
Sound familiar?
In mom life, it can look like this:
“Okay God, if you help me with this, I’ll slow down”
“I’ll be more patient”
“I’ll stop yelling”
And then things get better…
…and we go right back.
Not because we’re bad.
Because we’re human.
A hard heart looks like
resisting God
delaying change
justifying behavior
forgetting what God already did
A soft heart looks like
quick to listen
willing to change
humble
remembering God
Ask yourself this week:
Where is my heart right now?
Am I open?
Or am I resisting something I know God has asked me to do?
🔥 Principle 2: God Gives So Many Chances
The Lord gave Pharaoh so many chances.
Not one plague. Ten.
Why?
Because God is patient.
He warns before He corrects.
He invites before He intervenes.
And He does the same with us.
In motherhood, it often sounds like gentle nudges:
slow down
be present
apologize
turn to me
And sometimes… we don’t listen until things get hard.
Think about a time when you felt prompted, ignored it, things got harder, and THEN you turned to God.
We’ve all been there.
🐑 Principle 3: The Passover = Jesus Christ
After all the chaos, God introduces something sacred.
The Passover.
The Israelites were told to:
take a lamb without blemish
put the blood on their doorposts
stay inside
eat the meal prepared
And if they did…
the destroyer would pass over them.
This is all pointing to Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the Lamb.
His blood is what saves us.
Not our perfection
not our effort
not being a “good mom”
Only Him.
There was only ONE way to be saved.
Not multiple options.
Not “just try your best.”
The blood of the lamb.
And it’s the same today.
Jesus Christ is the ONLY way out of spiritual captivity.
🏠 Principle 4: Apply It to Mom Life
Mamas… we all have our Egypt.
Things that keep us stuck:
guilt
overwhelm
anger
comparison
perfectionism
And so often we try to fix it ourselves.
We try to
be better
try harder
do more
But freedom doesn’t come from effort alone.
It comes from Christ.
We are the people God set free by the Lamb.
Let that sink in.
🧠 Principle 5: Remember
God says, “Remember this day.”
Why?
Because we forget.
We forget how God showed up last week.
We forget the prayers He answered.
We forget the strength He gave us.
And when we forget…
we go back to fear
back to control
back to stress
So what would it look like this week to remember?
Write it down
say it out loud
teach your kids
look for His hand every day
🙌 Final Thought
Mamas…
This week is not just about plagues.
It’s about
choosing a soft heart
recognizing God’s power
and trusting the Lamb
You are not meant to stay in Egypt.
You are meant to be free.
And that freedom…
ONLY comes through Jesus Christ.
💗 Question to Take With You
Where do I need to let the Lamb cover me this week?

COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS
March 30–April 5
“He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory”
Easter Lesson | Scripture Study for LDS Moms
INTRO
Hey mamas, welcome back to another week of Come Follow Me Moms…
This week is Easter AND General Conference. We get a double whammy. How special is that?
I just love when Conference and Easter land on the same Sunday. It’s so fun getting to celebrate Easter with our kids and listen to the prophet at the same time.
Yes, it may feel chaotic… but it’s our kind of chaos. And it’s beautiful.
I used to get so frustrated when my littles wouldn’t sit still for hours of conference. I thought it had to look a certain way. But I’ve learned… if you can’t beat them, join them.
Now we keep it simple.
The kids pick out a Lego set to work on
We have a little candy station with words they can listen for
If they wander, it’s okay
Playdough for the littles
Coloring, puzzles, snacks
We are teaching them where they are at.
And guess what
I can actually enjoy conference now too
✨ JESUS CHRIST IS THE CENTER
So let’s talk about this week. Holy Week.
And I want to start with this truth:
👉 Jesus Christ is the center of everything
Not just church
Not just scripture
Not just Easter Sunday
Everything
Your life
Your motherhood
Your healing
Your future
The scriptures teach us that His life is central to all human history.
Meaning…
👉 Every single person who has ever lived or ever will live is connected to Him
Before Jesus came
People looked forward to Him
After Jesus came
We look back to Him
👉 But we are all connected through Him
📖 Jacob 4:4
Ancient prophets believed in Him
Trusted Him
Had hope in Him
🫶 THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM
Mamas…
Sometimes we think the Old Testament is just stories.
But it’s actually full of people waiting for Jesus.
Hoping for Him
Trusting Him
Believing He would save them
📖 Isaiah 53:6
He took on the iniquity of us all
Not some
Not a few
ALL
That includes you
On your hardest day
When you lose your patience
When you feel like you’re not enough
💔 WHAT HE ACTUALLY DID
Let’s bring it back to Easter.
Jesus didn’t just come to teach.
👉 He came to suffer
📖 Isaiah 53:4–5
📖 Alma 7:11–13
He took on:
Pain
Sickness
Grief
Temptation
Sin
Heartbreak
👉 There is NOTHING you are feeling that He has not already felt
So when you feel overwhelmed in motherhood
He understands
When you feel alone
He has already been there
🧠 MOM HEART CHECK
Mamas…
What are you carrying right now?
Stress
Comparison
Exhaustion
Guilt
👉 You don’t have to carry it alone
Because He already carried it for you
🌅 THE VICTORY
Now let’s talk about the best part.
Because Easter is not just about suffering.
👉 It’s about victory
📖 1 Corinthians 15:22
In Christ shall all be made alive
📖 Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death in victory
Let that sink in.
Death is not the end
Hard things are not the end
Your story is not over
✨ RESURRECTION IS FOR YOU
Because of Jesus Christ:
You can be forgiven
You can be healed
You can start again
You can change
👉 Resurrection is not just something that happened to Jesus
👉 It is something available to YOU
Every single day
When you try again
When you apologize
When you choose patience
When you turn back to God
👉 That is resurrection in your life
👩‍👧 TEACHING YOUR KIDS
Mamas, let’s make this EASY this week.
You do not need a perfect lesson.
Try this:
Look at pictures of Jesus
Read a few short verses
Ask one question
“What did Jesus do for us?”
Let your kids tell YOU the story
Watch a short Easter video
Sing songs about Jesus
👉 And most importantly
Share how YOU feel about Him
That is what they will remember
🌿 WALK THROUGH HOLY WEEK
We do the 8 days of Holy Week in our home and keep it simple:
Palm Sunday
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey
People shout Hosanna
Monday
Jesus cleanses the temple
Tuesday
Jesus teaches
Wednesday
A quiet preparation day
Thursday
The Last Supper
He washes feet
Gethsemane
Friday
The Crucifixion
Saturday
The tomb
Waiting
Silence
Sunday
The Resurrection
The tomb is empty
He lives
💗 FEELING THE SPIRIT
Mamas…
Your kids already feel the Spirit
They just might not know what it is yet
So when you feel:
Peace
Love
Warmth
Comfort
👉 Say it out loud
“That’s the Spirit”
Teach them how to recognize Him
🙌 WE ARE NOT ALONE
We are not the only ones who believe in Jesus
Ancient prophets believed in Him
We believe in Him
Our children are learning to believe in Him
👉 We are all connected through Christ
 
Mamas…
This Easter, keep it simple
Remember Him
Talk about Him
Feel Him
Because of Him:
You are not alone
You are not behind
You are not too far gone
👉 You are loved
👉 You are redeemed
👉 You are becoming
And He is walking with you every step of the way
If this episode touched your heart, share it with another mama who needs it this week 🤍
Happy Easter, mama. He is risen ✨
Easter Lesson in Come Follow Me 
 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/14?lang=eng
Talk By Elder Holland 
 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/23holland?lang=eng
 
Talk by Elder Palmer
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/43palmer?lang=eng
 

Come, Follow Me Moms
Exodus 1–6
“I Have Remembered My Covenant”
Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms, where we take the scriptures each week and break them down into the meat and potatoes so you can understand them, feel the Spirit, and apply them to real mom life.
This week we are in Exodus 1–6, and I need you to hear this right from the start:
💗 God does not forget His people.
Because if we’re being real…
There are seasons where it feels like He has.
When life is heavy
When prayers feel unanswered
When things actually get harder, not easier
This week’s story is for you if you’ve ever felt that way.
📖 The Story (Meat and Potatoes)
Let’s break it down simply.
The Israelites are multiplying in Egypt.
A new Pharaoh comes who does not know Joseph.
He becomes afraid and puts them into bondage and slavery.
He even orders that baby boys be killed.
But God starts working… and He works through women.
The midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, fear God more than man.
Moses’s mom hides him.
His sister stays close and watches over him.
Pharaoh’s daughter shows compassion and raises him.
Then Moses grows up, flees Egypt, and has an experience with God at the burning bush.
God calls Moses to deliver Israel.
And Moses responds in a way that probably feels familiar:
“Who am I?”
“I’m not good enough.”
“I can’t do this.”
And yet… he goes.
Moses obeys.
He goes to Pharaoh.
And things actually get worse.
The people are upset.
Moses feels discouraged.
And then God says:
“I have remembered my covenant.” (Exodus 6:5)
 The Purpose
This is not just a story. It is a pattern.
Bondage
Crying out
God calls
Resistance
Deliverance
And here is the truth:
God is working even when you cannot see it yet.
 The Women
Don’t skip this part. This is powerful.
God did not just use Moses.
He used women in quiet, brave, everyday ways.
Midwives who chose God over fear
A mother who trusted God with her baby
A sister who stayed close and watched
A woman who showed compassion and made a difference
You do not have to be the main character to be part of God’s plan.
You are shaping your home.
You are raising leaders.
You are part of something bigger than you can see.
🤍 Motherhood Connection
This whole story is motherhood.
Protecting your children
Trusting God when things feel unsafe
Doing small things that feel unseen
One line that stood out so strong:
“The same place that saved Joseph’s family… became the place of their affliction.”
Sometimes the place that once felt like a blessing
now feels heavy.
And you find yourself asking:
God… why am I here?
🙏 How God Shows Up
God shows up in Exodus long before the big miracles.
Through people
Through small acts
Through timing
Through protection we don’t even recognize
He was working before Moses ever saw the burning bush.
And He is working in your life right now, even if nothing looks different yet.
📖 Powerhouse Verses
Exodus 1:17
The midwives feared God
This is reverence, trust, choosing God over the world
Exodus 2:24
God remembered His covenant
He did not forget. He never forgets
Exodus 3:11
Who am I
Moses doubted himself just like we do
Exodus 3:12
Certainly I will be with thee
That is the answer. Not that you are enough, but that God is with you
Exodus 4:10–12
God does not remove weakness. He works through it
Exodus 5
Sometimes obedience makes things harder before they get better
Exodus 6:6–7
I will redeem you
God delivers in His timing
🔥 The Refining
In affliction, they grew.
Growth does not happen in comfort.
It happens in the hard seasons.
God was not punishing Israel.
He was preparing them.
And He is doing the same for us.
💬 Personal Stories
I shared how this podcast took me five years to start because I felt unqualified.
God was patient with me.
Moses did not feel ready either.
And I love this real-life example from a friend:
She shared that being willing to get pregnant again has been a huge act of faith.
It has been scary, unknown, and she does not even have the ending yet.
And that is faith.
Faith is not knowing how it ends… and saying yes anyway.
🙋‍♀️ Questions to Reflect On
Where in your life do you feel in bondage right now?
Where does it feel like God is quiet?
What is God asking you to do that feels too big?
Are you willing to say yes… even without the ending?
💗 Final Message
Mamas…
If you are in a hard season
If life feels heavy
If you are wondering if God sees you
He does.
He remembers you.
He is working, even now.
And just like He told Moses:
“I will be with thee.”
 Closing Invitation
This week:
Trust God in the unknown
Look for Him in the small ways
Say yes to the thing He has been putting on your heart
And remember…
He has not forgotten you 🤍
 
References - 
Scripture Study help 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-helps-old-testament/12-exodus-1-6?lang=eng&id=p_j9Cwq-p_ilja5#p_j9Cwq
 
Flowers By Samantha Ebert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DDeSUxcTIY&list=RD9DDeSUxcTIY&start_radio=1
 
 

Come, Follow Me Moms
March 16–22
Genesis 42–50
“God Meant It Unto Good”
Hey mamas, welcome back to another week of Come, Follow Me Moms. I am Cassie, your scripture study companion, and I am so glad you are here.
This week we are studying Genesis 42–50, and we are finishing the first book of the Bible. And man, it is a good one.
As we finish Genesis this week, we are also finishing the story of Joseph. And honestly, this might be one of the most powerful stories in all of scripture.
Joseph’s life had betrayal, prison, false accusations, family drama, famine, forgiveness, and redemption.
And at the end of it all, Joseph says one of the most hopeful lines in the entire Bible:
“Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.”
Genesis 50:20
That is the theme for this week.
Sometimes life feels like it is falling apart, but God is working a bigger story.
But God.
Before we dive in, let’s do a quick recap from last week so we are all fresh on what is going on.
Joseph was Jacob’s son through Rachel, the wife he deeply loved. Rachel had Joseph, and later Benjamin. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, served in Potiphar’s house, was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, interpreted the dreams of the butler and the baker in prison, and then eventually interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and rose to power in Egypt.
Now we get to the part of the story where everything starts coming together.
Joseph Is a Type of Christ
When you look closely, Joseph’s life mirrors Jesus Christ in such powerful ways.
Joseph was beloved by his father. Christ was the Beloved Son of God.
Joseph was betrayed for silver by his brothers. Jesus was betrayed for silver by Judas.
Joseph suffered unjustly but later saved his people from famine. Jesus suffered for our sins and saves us from spiritual death.
Joseph preserved life. Jesus saves souls.
Joseph even tells his brothers:
“God sent me before you to preserve life.”
Genesis 45:5
Just like Christ came to save us, Joseph was sent ahead to preserve and rescue.
God Sends Deliverance Before the Trial
One thing that stood out so strongly to me in this story is that God sends deliverance before the crisis even arrives.
Joseph was sent to Egypt years before the famine came.
At the time, it looked like tragedy. He was thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Thrown into prison.
But years later we see the truth.
God was preparing the rescue before the famine even began.
Joseph was exactly where he needed to be, at exactly the right time, to save his family.
And sometimes God is doing the same thing in our lives.
What looks like hardship today may actually be preparation for something sacred tomorrow.
You may be in a season right now that makes no sense. It may feel unfair, painful, lonely, or confusing. But God may be placing things in order that you cannot see yet.
The Brothers Had Changed
One of the most beautiful parts of this story is seeing how Joseph’s brothers changed.
Years earlier, they had sold Joseph for money. But when Joseph tests them with Benjamin, something different happens.
Judah steps forward and basically says, take me instead. Let Benjamin go home to his father.
That is huge.
The man who once helped sell his brother now offers to sacrifice himself for another brother.
That is repentance.
That is growth.
That is a changed heart.
The gospel really does change people.
And I think that matters for us as moms because sometimes we look at people and think, they will never change. But God is in the business of softening hearts, reshaping souls, and making people new.
Forgiveness Brings Healing
Joseph had every reason to hold onto bitterness.
His brothers betrayed him. He lost years with his family. He suffered deeply because of what they did.
And yet Joseph forgives them.
Not just with words, but with action.
He feeds them.
He protects them.
He welcomes them.
He saves them.
Forgiveness does not erase the past, but it allows God to redeem the future.
Joseph understood something powerful.
Holding onto anger would not heal his family. Forgiveness would.
That does not mean what happened was okay. It means Joseph chose to let God write a better ending than bitterness ever could.
“But God”
If I had to summarize Joseph’s life in two words, it would be this:
But God.
They betrayed him, but God had a plan.
He was sold as a slave, but God raised him to power.
He was falsely accused, but God preserved him.
He was forgotten in prison, but God had not forgotten him.
And in the end Joseph says:
You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.
That is the hope of the gospel.
God can take broken pieces and turn them into redemption.
God Is a God of Abundance
Something else beautiful in this story is how Joseph cares for his family.
He tells them not to worry about their stuff. He tells them to come to Egypt. He tells them he will take care of them and that they will have the best of the land.
Joseph provides abundance.
And that reflects the heart of God.
Our God is not a God of scarcity. He is a God of provision, goodness, and abundance.
He is a God who makes room. A God who feeds. A God who provides. A God who restores.
The Reunion
After more than twenty years, Jacob finally sees Joseph again.
Jacob believed his son was dead.
And then suddenly he hears:
Joseph is alive.
Can you even imagine that moment?
The reunion.
The joy.
The tears.
The shock.
The gratitude.
Joseph’s entire suffering suddenly has meaning in a new way.
All of it led to this moment.
Saving his family.
What a reminder that God can bring things full circle in ways we never saw coming.
God Can Turn Our Hard Things Into Good
Joseph’s life reminds us that sometimes we do not understand what God is doing while we are in the middle of the trial.
Joseph could not see the ending when he was in the pit.
He could not see it in slavery.
He could not see it in prison.
But later he could look back and say:
God meant it for good.
That is faith.
Trusting that even when life hurts, God is still writing the story.
A Personal Thought
One thing I want to share before we close this episode is something personal.
As I studied Joseph’s story this week, it hit close to home for me.
I have had a season in my life where I felt betrayed and hurt by someone really close to me. Someone I loved and trusted deeply.
And if you have ever gone through something like that, you know how painful it can be.
It shakes you.
It breaks your heart a little.
It can change relationships forever.
I wish I could say my story ended exactly like Joseph’s, where everything was restored and everyone hugged and lived happily ever after.
But sometimes healing takes time.
And sometimes it takes both people.
And sometimes people are only meant to be in our lives for a season.
But here is what I realized as I studied Joseph this week.
Even though that season was painful, I can look back now and see where God showed up.
I came closer to Christ in that hard season than I ever had before.
I learned things about forgiveness. About boundaries. About healing. About who I am in Christ.
And because of that experience, I have now been able to help other people who are walking through similar pain.
And that is when it hit me.
But God.
Joseph’s brothers betrayed him, but God used it.
And I think many of us have “But God” moments in our own lives.
So to any mama listening who has lost a relationship, maybe a best friend, a close family member, a parent, a neighbor, a friendship that broke, or someone you cannot trust anymore, this story of Joseph is for you.
Because I have lived a small version of it.
And it is hard.
And sometimes it really does suck.
But if you look around, you can also begin to see where God has been working.
Look for Where God Showed Up
Let me give you a little illustration.
If I had a painting in front of you and I said, you have three seconds, look at this painting and memorize everything that is black, you would study every black detail.
Then if I took the painting away and asked you what was pink in the painting, you probably would not remember.
Because that is not what you were focusing on.
Life can be like that.
If we focus only on the hurt, the betrayal, the pain, and the disappointment, that is all we will see.
But when we start looking for where God showed up, where He carried us, where He strengthened us, where He comforted us, where He grew us, suddenly we see something different.
We see the good.
We see the healing.
We see the purpose.
Just like Joseph did when he said:
“You meant evil against me; but God meant it unto good.”
Final Thought for Moms
Mama, maybe you have some pit moments in your life.
Moments where things feel unfair, painful, confusing, or heavy.
Joseph’s story reminds us that God is still working.
He can turn pain into purpose.
Trials into testimony.
Broken things into something good.
Just like Joseph said:
“You meant evil against me; but God meant it unto good.”
Thank you so much for listening to this week’s episode of Come, Follow Me Moms. I hope this episode helped you feel closer to the scriptures, closer to Christ, and more hopeful in your own story.
If this episode blessed your life, would you share it with a friend, your sister, or someone in your Relief Society? That would mean so much to me, and it helps get this message into the hearts of more women who need it.
May God bless your family this week.
And may the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob be abundant in your life.
See you next week. Bye for now.

Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast
March 9–15 | Genesis 37–41
The Lord Was With Joseph
Hey mamas, welcome back to another episode of Come, Follow Me Moms, where we dig into the scriptures each week and pull out the meat and potatoes so you can understand the scriptures, feel the Spirit, and apply them to real mom life.
This week for Come Follow Me we are studying Genesis 37–41, and the theme is one of my favorite phrases in the scriptures.
The Lord was with Joseph.
Here is the interesting thing.
Joseph’s life was not easy. In fact, the more righteous he was, the harder things seemed to get.
Joseph was betrayed by his brothers.He was sold into slavery.He was falsely accused.He was thrown into prison.He was forgotten by the people he helped.
And yet the scriptures say something incredible over and over again.
The Lord was with him.
Not that the Lord prevented the trials.But that God stayed with him in the trials.
I cannot stop thinking about that phrase. The Lord was with Joseph. In the hard season of his life. In the dirty walls of the prison cell. In the ditch his brothers threw him into.
And then I started thinking something powerful.
If God meets Joseph in the most unlikely places, He will meet us there too.
I have believed that for years.
God meets us in the dirt.He meets us in the mess.He meets us in the dark seasons of our life.
He meets us on bathroom floors.He meets us in our cars.He meets us in places where we feel broken and alone.
He might not take the trial away.But He will show up and walk through it with us.
This lesson reminded me of the poem Footprints in the Sand. Growing up, that poem hung in our home. I continued the tradition and have it hanging in our home today. It is one of my favorites when I am feeling alone.
The message is simple but powerful. In our darkest times, when we feel like we are walking alone, those are actually the moments when Christ is carrying us.
You are never alone.
God and Jesus never leave your side.
When Doing the Right Thing Makes Life Harder
One question the Come Follow Me manual asks this week is so important.
Why do bad things happen even when we do the right thing?
Joseph kept his covenants.But he was still abused by family.He was abandoned.He was falsely accused.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches something powerful about this in his talk “Our Relationship with God.”
Sometimes we misunderstand the promises of God.
Sometimes we think that if we obey, everything will work out exactly the way we planned.
But that is not how God works.
God is not a cosmic vending machine where we insert obedience and instantly get the blessing we ordered.
Instead, God shapes our lives according to His wisdom and His timing.
Joseph’s life is a perfect example of this.
Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers. He worked faithfully in Potiphar’s house and rose in responsibility. But that progress was taken away because of false accusations from Potiphar’s wife.
Joseph could have thought, “So prison is what I get for keeping the law of chastity.”
Instead he continued to turn to God. And even in prison, the Lord prospered him.
Eventually the Lord placed Joseph in a position of power next to Pharaoh, allowing him to save the house of Israel.
Joseph truly lived the scripture that all things work together for good to them that love God.
The Lord Was With Joseph
One phrase appears over and over in Joseph’s story.
Genesis 39:2
“The Lord was with Joseph.”
God was with him when he was a slave.God was with him when he was falsely accused.God was with him when he was thrown into prison.God was with him when he was forgotten.
One of the biggest lies Satan tells us is this.
If God loved you, this would not be happening.
But Joseph’s story shows us something different.
God does not abandon us in hardship.
He walks with us through it.
Even in prison.Even in betrayal.Even in seasons of waiting.
A Quick Recap of Joseph’s Story
Joseph’s father Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel, was the twin brother of Esau. Jacob received the birthright.
Jacob worked seven years to marry Rachel, but he was deceived and given Leah instead. He worked another seven years for Rachel.
Leah had many children, hoping Jacob would love her more. Rachel eventually had Joseph, making him deeply loved and favored by Jacob.
Joseph received a coat of many colors and was clearly the favorite son.
His brothers grew jealous.
Joseph also had dreams showing that his brothers would one day bow down to him. This only made their anger worse.
In Genesis 37, his brothers planned to kill him, but Reuben convinced them not to. Instead they threw him into a pit and eventually sold him as a slave.
They dipped Joseph’s coat in blood and told their father Jacob that Joseph had died.
Joseph was taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh.
Genesis 39 teaches that Joseph was loyal and trustworthy. Potiphar recognized that the Lord was with Joseph and that everything Joseph did prospered.
But Potiphar’s wife tried to tempt Joseph to lie with her. Joseph refused.
Embarrassed and angry, she lied and accused Joseph. Potiphar had Joseph thrown into prison.
While in prison, Joseph met Pharaoh’s butler and baker. They each had dreams, and Joseph interpreted them.
The butler would be restored to his position in three days.The baker would die in three days.
The butler promised to remember Joseph, but after he was released, he forgot him.
Years later Pharaoh had troubling dreams. No one could interpret them.
Finally the butler remembered Joseph.
Joseph was brought before Pharaoh. In Genesis 41:16 Joseph humbly said, “It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer.”
Joseph explained that Pharaoh’s dreams meant seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
Pharaoh trusted Joseph and placed him in authority over Egypt. Joseph became second only to Pharaoh.
Joseph stored food during the years of plenty, preparing Egypt for the famine. He also married and had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
All of this happened because God never left Joseph’s side.
Joseph as a Type of Christ
Joseph’s story also points us toward Jesus Christ.
Joseph was betrayed by his own people.He was sold for silver.He was falsely accused.He suffered even though he was innocent.He eventually saved many lives.
Just as Joseph saved people physically from famine, Jesus Christ saves us spiritually from sin and death.
Fleeing Temptation
One of the most powerful moments in Joseph’s story happens when Potiphar’s wife tries to tempt him.
Joseph could have sinned and no one would have known.
But Joseph said something powerful in Genesis 39:9.
“How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Joseph understood that sin is not just breaking a rule. It damages our relationship with God.
Joseph did something very important.
He ran.
He literally fled from temptation.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is simply walk away.
The Story of Tamar
In the middle of Joseph’s story we read about Tamar in Genesis 38. At first it can feel random, but it is actually very important.
Judah, one of Joseph’s brothers, had three sons. Tamar married the oldest son, but he died. According to the customs of that time, she then married the second son, who also died.
She was promised the third son when he grew older, but that promise was never fulfilled.
Eventually Tamar took matters into her own hands and disguised herself. Judah later realized what had happened and said a powerful phrase.
“She hath been more righteous than I.”
Tamar remained loyal to the covenant family. She later gave birth to twins named Pharez and Zarah.
From Pharez’s line would eventually come Jesus Christ.
This story teaches something powerful.
Even when situations look messy, broken, and complicated, God is still working through His covenant people.
God can fix what seems unfixable.
Many moms need to hear that today.
Maybe your family feels messy.Maybe relationships feel broken.Maybe life feels complicated.
God can still work through it.
Revelation and Preparation
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams as seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
Joseph wisely counseled Pharaoh to prepare during the years of plenty so they would survive the famine.
This teaches an important principle.
Sometimes God gives revelation not just for today, but to prepare us for the future.
Joseph’s ability to listen to God and act on revelation saved nations.
From Prison to the Palace
One of the most remarkable moments in Joseph’s story is when he goes from prison to ruling Egypt.
Genesis tells us Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh.
Years of hardship.Years of waiting.Years of faithfulness.
But God was preparing him the entire time.
Sometimes what feels like a prison season is actually preparation for something bigger.
Final Thought for Moms
If you are in a hard season right now, Joseph’s story reminds us of something powerful.
God may not always remove the trial.
But He will never remove Himself from your life.
He walks with you.
In betrayal.In waiting.In hardship.
Just like Joseph.
The Lord was with him.
And mama, the Lord is with you too.
Thank you so much for listening to this week’s episode of Come, Follow Me Moms. I hope this helped you feel closer to the scriptures and feel the Spirit in this week’s lesson.
If this episode blessed your life, please share it with a friend, your sister, or your Relief Society. It helps share this message of faith and hope with more women.
May God bless your family this week.
May the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob be abundant in your life.
See you next week.
God bless.
 
Here is the Talk I mentioned multiple times in this weeks episode 
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/41christofferson?lang=eng
 

COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS
Episode 10
March 2–8 | Genesis 24–33
“Let God Prevail”
 
Hey mamas 
Welcome to Week 10 of Come, Follow Me Moms, where we take the weekly Come, Follow Me lesson and pull out the meat and potatoes.
I’m your host, Cassie Moore, mom of five (with twins on the way!) and I am so grateful you are here.
This week’s reading covers Genesis 24–33
Grab your scriptures, your AirPods, and your favorite drink and let’s dig in.
Because this week?
There is family drama.
Sibling rivalry.
Marriage stress.
Jealousy.
Infertility.
Favoritism.
Deception.
Bitterness.
Running away.
Twenty years of hard work.
And then… wrestling with God.
But there is also love.
Forgiveness.
Covenant.
Healing.
And God remembering His people.
If you’ve ever thought:
Why is family so hard?
Why is marriage so refining?
Why are my kids so different?
Why does God allow this tension?
Genesis 24–33 says:
You are not alone.
And the thread through all of it is this:
 
Let God prevail.
 
Section 1: Covenant Marriage Matters (Genesis 24)
Abraham sends his servant on a ten-camel journey to find a wife for Isaac. Not just any wife. Not a Canaanite. A covenant wife.
This wasn’t about romance.
It was about covenant.
Rebekah wasn’t chosen because she was beautiful.
She was chosen because she was kind.
She offered to water ten camels.
A single camel can drink around 30 gallons of water.
That is WORK.
She was generous.
Quick to serve.
Hospitable.
Faithful.
Marriage in the scriptures is never casual. It is sacred. Eternal. Covenant-centered.
Letting God prevail in your marriage looks like:
Choosing love
Speaking gently
Remembering why you covenanted
Praying together
Staying when it’s hard
Covenant brings power.
You don’t build a strong marriage by accident. You build it on purpose.
 
Section 2: Birthright vs. Pottage (Genesis 25)
Esau trades his birthright for a bowl of stew.
He was hungry.
He wanted relief.
He wanted something immediate.
But birthright meant:
Double inheritance
Spiritual leadership
Covenant promises
Sometimes motherhood feels like:
“I’m tired.”
“Just give me comfort.”
“Just give me escape.”
But eternal things matter more than temporary relief.
Where might we be trading:
Patience for yelling?
Connection for scrolling?
Covenant priorities for convenience?
This isn’t about guilt.
It’s about awareness.
Let God prevail means choosing eternal over immediate.
 
Section 3: Favoritism & Family Damage (Genesis 27)
Isaac favored Esau.
Rebekah favored Jacob.
And the family fractured.
Even covenant families are messy.
Jacob deceives.
Esau is furious.
Jacob runs.
But here’s the powerful part:
God does not abandon Jacob.
Your mistakes do not cancel God’s promises over your family.
He works through imperfect people.
He works through imperfect moms.
He works through imperfect marriages.
 
Section 4: Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28)
Jacob is alone.
Afraid.
Running.
He lays his head on a rock — and heaven opens.
A ladder from earth to heaven.
Angels ascending and descending.
The Lord standing above it.
And God says:
“I am with thee… I will not leave thee.”
This is temple language.
This is covenant language.
Sometimes your kitchen table becomes your Bethel.
Your minivan becomes holy ground.
Your quiet prayer becomes your ladder to heaven.
Covenants bring power.
They bring perspective.
They remind us who we are.
 
Section 5: Leah, Rachel & Real Family Pain (Genesis 29–30)
This section is raw.
Leah was not chosen.
Rachel was barren.
There was jealousy.
Comparison.
Heartbreak.
And yet, we read:
“God remembered Rachel.”
God remembers.
He remembers:
The mom who feels unseen
The wife who feels overlooked
The woman waiting for prayers to be answered
The one in a long season of comparison
He remembers you.
God works with imperfect families. Not perfect ones. Real ones.
 
Section 6: Twenty Years (Genesis 31)
Jacob works for Laban for twenty years.
Twenty years of:
Labor
Waiting
Raising children
Being treated unfairly
Quiet faithfulness
Sometimes motherhood feels like that.
Long obedience.
Unseen labor.
Faithful repetition.
God sees long seasons.
Let God prevail in the ordinary years, not just the dramatic moments.
 
Section 7: Wrestling with God (Genesis 32)
This is the turning point.
Jacob prepares to face Esau.
He is afraid.
He prays.
And then he wrestles all night.
He says:
“I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.”
And God changes his name to Israel.
“Let God prevail.”
Jacob’s life changed when he stopped grabbing blessings and started surrendering.
Letting God prevail does not mean:
Life is easy
Family is perfect
Marriage is painless
It means:
God gets the final say.
Not fear.
Not pride.
Not jealousy.
Not control.
Section 8: Healing Family (Genesis 33)
Jacob expects revenge.
Esau runs to him  and embraces him.
Forgiveness.
Healing.
Restoration.
Is there someone in your life you need to soften toward?
Let God prevail in your relationships.
Closing Thoughts
“The greatest joys and the greatest sorrows we experience are in family relationships.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
Family refines us.
Marriage refines us.
Motherhood refines us.
But covenant holds us.
This week, instead of asking:
“How do I control this?”
Ask:
“Where can I let God prevail?”
In my:
Marriage
Parenting
Comparison
Jealousy
Waiting season
Family tension
Believe in the God of Abraham & Sarah.
Believe in the God of Isaac & Rebekah.
Believe in the God of Jacob & Rachel.
He is your God too.
And He is building your family story  even in the messy middle.
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