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Good morning

Mornings at my house are… well, let’s call them a “controlled chaos.” They are usually a delicate balance between keeping everything on schedule and maintaining a sense of peace (or at least trying to).

Here’s how a typical morning looks for me, though no two mornings are ever exactly the same.

6:30 AM: My Quiet Time
I’m a firm believer that if I don’t take a few minutes to myself first thing in the morning, the day can easily spiral out of control. So, I get up before everyone else. It’s just me,and my thoughts. Some days, I only manage 10 minutes before the Jahzara wakes up, but other days, I can sit for half an hour and really reflect.

I usually pick a scripture or quote to meditate on for the day,and a podcast to listen to while I walk to work. Lately, I’ve been listening to Bible study pods, and it’s been so grounding. This time of quiet, prayer, and reading helps me center myself and reminds me that God’s presence goes with me throughout the day. It’s like an anchor I can hold onto when the inevitable craziness begins.

7:00 AM: Toddlersaurus 
As soon as my quiet time ends, I brace myself for what’s next: Jahzy will get up and be ready for the day. This one doesn't know to be quiet. This is where the balancing act really begins. On good days, she'll just ask for tea. But on the not-so-good days… well, let’s just say I'll be wondering what to do with morning tantrums.

I’ve learned that trying to do too much in the mornings just sets me up for stress, so I keep it simple. In the middle of having tea or getting ready, there’s always a moment where I think, "How am I going to do this today?" But then I remind myself that I’m not in this alone. God is right there in the mess with me.

8:00 AM: The Great Rush
This is when I enter full-on multitasking mode. I’m packing my bag, making sure nothing is needed from me before I leave, catching Jahzara so she doesn't fall off the table or wherever she's climbed this time, and making sure I don't forget anything important like my earphones. At the same time, I’m checking emails to make sure there aren’t any early morning work surprises waiting for me. It’s always a mad dash to get out the door on time, but somehow, I manage.

Then it’s just me on the way to work, I listen to worship music or a podcast. I use that time to reset my focus before diving into my day at the office.

8:40 AM: Switching Hats
By the time I get to work, I’ve already gone through so many different “mom modes”—nurturer, disciplinarian, movie partner, and playmate. But when I sit at my desk, I have to shift gears into career mode. This is one of the toughest transitions because, like a lot of working moms, I sometimes feel torn between being fully present at work and thinking about all the things that still need to be done at home.

What helps me is remembering that God has called me to this role, too. Just like I’m called to be a mom, I believe I’m also called to do meaningful work. It’s easy to get caught up in the guilt or stress, but I trust that I’m where I’m meant to be at this moment.

My morning routine isn’t perfect, and there are days when I wish I could hit “snooze” on life for just a little longer. But through it all, I try to keep God at the center. Some mornings are smoother than others, but no matter how chaotic things get, I always remind myself to take a deep breath and remember that I’m not doing this on my own. God’s grace is there to carry me through every spilled tea, every rushed shower, and every workday challenge.

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