#18: Small Beginnings, Big Blessings: Trusting God With Finances as a Mom

Episode Summary:
In today’s episode of Mom's Roadmap Home, I share my inspiring journey from a corporate career to becoming a stay-at-home mom, finding work-from-home opportunities, and relying on God to provide through every step. This episode is particularly for moms who are unsure about their ability to stay home with their children due to financial constraints or limited work-from-home options. I’m here to remind you that God has a unique path for each of us–you just have to have faith in starting small, trusting that God will multiply your efforts and bring blessings from what may seem like humble beginnings.

Key Takeaways:

1. Start Small and Stay Faithful: Even the smallest job can lead to bigger blessings if we remain consistent and faithful.
2. God’s Timing and Provision: My personal stories illustrate that God often provides in unexpected ways, especially when we place our trust in Him.
3. Biblical Stories of Multiplication: Stories such as the widow’s mite and the feeding of the 5,000 remind us that God multiplies small offerings given in faith.
4. Important Reminder: Faith and prayer are essential in pursuing a work-from-home journey
5. It’s Okay to Start Small: Small jobs and volunteer roles can lead to greater opportunities

Highlights and Timestamps:

• [2:05] – My journey from a corporate job to becoming a stay-at-home mom and the process of trusting God’s timing.
• [5:45] – Reflecting on how God multiplies the little we give Him, drawing on the story of the five loaves and two fish.
• [11:20] – My experience taking a $9/hour job, which eventually led to unexpected financial blessings.
• [19:30] – Encouragement for moms to be patient and trust God with their dreams of working from home and staying present with their families.

Biblical References:

• Mark 12:41-44: The Widow’s Mite, illustrating the power of giving what little we have in faith.
• John 6:1-14: The Feeding of the 5,000, showing how God multiplies what’s offered to Him.

Additional Resources:
If you're a mom interested in exploring small work-from-home options, I recommend starting with flexible roles in areas like customer service, freelance writing, or online tutoring. Take some time to research reputable remote job sites to get started—there are so many opportunities out there that can fit around your family’s needs.

Listener Challenge:
Think about a small job or opportunity that God might be calling you to start. Pray for guidance, commit to being faithful in that role, and trust that God will work through it in His time.