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Published: July 19, 2021, 5:30 a.m.

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Mush brain.

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That\\u2019s how I\\u2019d describe my mind after years and years of sleep deprivation.

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Most young moms (especially if you had lots of littles in a row) know the challenge of forming\\xa0a complete thought. Or staying focused during a quiet time. Or even having a moment alone with God.

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I know Jennie understands.

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Jennie is a sweet mom of two from Cambridge, England. She emailed me sharing struggles with sleep deprivation. Her son suffered from\\xa0a serious of medical challenges leaving them with four years of interrupted sleep.

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She knows the power of a strong relationship with God. But in this season has found connecting deeply with Him difficult given her exhausted, \\u201cmush brain\\u201d.\\xa0

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The mentor that I called to answer Jennie\\u2019s questions is the amazing Sally Clarkson.

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Sally understands having children who don\\u2019t sleep and she\\u2019s been through her share of challenging seasons. From those experiences and others she began to mentor young moms and encourage other women to do the same .

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In this episode, Sally\\xa0helps moms move\\xa0beyond traditional spiritual disciplines to experience God in their everyday moments. Inspiring\\xa0us to find the goodness of God, by intentionally filling our lives with beauty and pleasure.

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For the exhausted mom who longs to know God better, I hope this episode gives you peace, perspective and practical ideas.

\\n Connect with Sally Clarkson:

Site\\xa0:: Facebook\\xa0:: Twitter :: Pinterest\\xa0

\\n What we chat about:

Jennie\\u2019s Questions:\\xa0

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• How do I have a decent quiet time when I\\u2019m exhausted?
• What tips do you have for getting through challenging circumstances?
• Does a hard season have long-term impacts on your faith?

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Sally\\u2019s Answers:\\xa0

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• Motherhood is a battleground.
• What we struggle through is normal and women for generations have experienced it.
• God created us to be in community. God is present through people.
• Build things into your life to enjoy the goodness of God.

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Other topics we cover:\\xa0

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• Journaling prayers
• Breath prayers
• Physical rest vs. soul rest

\\n Links Mentioned:

• Jubilee Centre
• \\nOwn Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love**\\xa0by Sally Clarkson
• MomHeart Groups
• \\nHow to Study Your Bible \\xa0** by Kay Arthur (Inductive Studies)
• Lacey Dobrient, \\u201cThe Color Method\\u201d\\xa0(Hear more about it from her interview on the podcast\\u2013Episode 63\\n
• HelloMornings
• Philip Yancy

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