Have you ever noticed how busyness sneaks in quietly, disguised as productivity, responsibility, or even purpose, until suddenly you realize it’s stolen your peace?

You’re not alone, mama.

This week on the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I’m sharing highlights from our very first Faith-Fueled Fireside, and the conversation that unfolded was one every overwhelmed mom needs to hear.

Because busyness doesn’t just fill our calendars.
It empties our souls.

What Busyness Steals

During our October Fireside, we started with one simple question:

“What is busyness stealing from you?”

The responses were powerful, and painfully relatable.

For some, it was connection with God. For others, emotional presence with their families or the capacity to truly rest.

We realized together that when we live on autopilot, constantly pouring out without being refilled, we end up disconnected, from God, from our people, and from ourselves.

And that’s exactly where the enemy wants us.
He uses busyness as a weapon to distract and deplete us.
Because when we’re too exhausted to pray, too distracted to listen, and too overwhelmed to rest, we can’t hear God’s voice clearly.

From Survival Mode to Sacred Stewardship

One mama shared that she started her business with the hope of having more freedom, more time with her kids, more peace at home, more balance.
But a few years later, she realized she had become so busy chasing that dream that she was missing the life happening right in front of her.

That’s what busyness does. It tricks us into thinking that doing more will bring fulfillment, when in reality, it drains what’s sacred.

As we talked, we shifted the conversation from survival mode to sacred stewardship.

Because here’s the truth:
Not every good thing is a God thing.

God isn’t calling us to fill our schedules. He’s calling us to steward our time with wisdom.
And that means pausing to ask Him,
“Lord, what do You want me to say yes to in this season… and what are You asking me to let go of?”

Boundaries That Protect What’s Sacred

Boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re spiritual.
They protect what God has entrusted to us: our peace, our presence, our purpose.

When we say yes to everything, we’re unintentionally saying no to what matters most.
We say no to rest.
We say no to stillness.
We say no to hearing from God.

But when we set boundaries, we make space for Him to move.

And that margin, that breathing room, is not wasted time.
It’s the soil where your faith, creativity, and clarity grow.

A Holy Reminder

One of the mamas in our Fireside said something that stuck with me:

“If Jesus rested and took time to pray, why is it so hard for me to do the same?”

That question quieted the room.

Because it’s true, even Jesus withdrew to rest and be with His Father.
So why do we feel guilty for doing the same?

We ended our time praying that God would help us slow down, refocus, and remember that margin isn’t laziness — it’s leadership.

Let’s Keep This Conversation Going

If this message spoke to your heart, I’d love for you to join me for our next Faith-Fueled Fireside, a free monthly virtual gathering where we pause, reconnect with God, and have honest conversations about faith, family, and business.

Faith-Fueled Fireside
Thursday, November 20 at 10 AM (Arizona time)
Save your seat → thepurposegathering.com/fireside

Come ready to reflect, share, and be refreshed, because you’re not meant to walk through motherhood or business alone.

One Small Step

Ask yourself this week:
What is busyness stealing from me, and what boundary is God asking me to set to protect what’s sacred?

You’ll be amazed how much lighter and freer life feels when you surrender your schedule back to Him.

Final Words From My Heart

Busyness will always try to convince you that peace can wait.
But God never called you to keep up, He called you to slow down and stay close to Him.

So this week, take one small step to protect what’s sacred.
Say no to the noise.
Create space for stillness.
And trust that as you do, God will refill what busyness has drained.

With love and grace,

Related Podcast Episodes: 

1. Ep 222. Break Free from Busy: Boundaries That Protect What Matters (Part 3)
2. Ep 221. Break Free from Busy: Choosing a Different Path (Part 2)
3. Ep 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1)

Resources:

1. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs who are ready to align their life and business with the Lord.
2. Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on November 20th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
3. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
4. Have a question for me? Or a specific struggle you’re dealing with? I’ll address your question on the podcast. Submit your ‘Ask Ashley’ question here.
5. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.