I feel like people fall into two categories: readers & not.

I oscillate between loving & loathing reading. In fact, it has been solid year of loathing reading.

I recently ordered a copy of “Famous at Home” by Dr. Josh & Christi Straub, and I cannot put it down! I’m not sure if it’s the season I’m in, the new year, or what, but this book is HITTING THE NAIL ON THE HEAD.

A brief backstory, I am a working professional, with an almost four year old daughter. I “thought” I loved to chase my career, make all the money & be a mom when I’m not doing all that, but honestly, lately I’ve been feeling like I have been failing at ALL of them. Overwhelmed and irritable with my daughter (insert crying emoji). Also thinking, “there is no way I can stay home with my daughter. I’d be so bored, lose it & feel worthless.”

Revelation time.

Christmas break 2022. I am home with my daughter for 2 weeks. No work. It is slow. I realized I love the slow nature, the learning with her, going to the park, just doing things together. Teaching her who Jesus is, showing her how to love, all the things. Then it hits me. I DON’T WANT TO WORK ANYMORE.

Now this is where the book comes in. I pick up this book, really not knowing what it is about & low & behold, it is about “chasing an identity or significance” in your career, social media, etc. rather than showing up for the ones who love you most, your biggest fans at home.

I NEEDED this book…. like right now. I realize I’ve been chasing everything outside of my home, rather than sitting in my home & showing up where I am needed most.

Maybe you are in the same place? Chasing a side hustle, new business, more money, more significance, more likes, more abs, you get the idea. I’ve identified my “chase”. What is yours?

Living intentional and living to be “famous at home” will change all the relationships (that are at the end of they day, most important to us) for the better.

Stop chasing.

Take a breath of fresh air.

Your value isn’t in what you do, but in Whose you are.

If you resonated with this in any way, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book, “Famous at Home”.

All my love,

Kristen

Prayer: Lord, I thank you for this sister who sits behind this screen. I thank you for her longing heart, that is searching for her identity. Show her who she is and whose she is, Lord. If she is chasing something other than Your desires for her, show her what that is. I pray for peace, joy and strength as she navigates this season in her life. Where do you want her to be? We thank you for your faithfulness in always showing up when we ask. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.