March 24, 2025 • 19 mins
Are you a single mom looking to bring in some extra income without losing your mind (or your peace)? In this empowering episode of It’s A Single Mom Thing, we’re flipping the script on hustle culture with faith, focus, and fierce boundaries.
Join Sherry as she gets real about what it means to chase provision without sacrificing your purpose. You’ll learn how to evaluate the why behind your hustle, discover smart and sustainable side hustle ideas for single moms, and set holy boundaries that protect your peace, your kids, and your walk with God.
This episode is packed with:
✅ Real-life examples of flexible side hustles (freelancing, childcare, cleaning, and more)
✅ A faith-based filter for decision-making
✅ Journal prompts to help you discern God’s plan for your finances
✅ Encouragement from Psalm 40 shared by a high school mission trip student
✅ A powerful reminder: You don’t need to hustle harder—you need to hustle holier.
Plus—you’ll hear a beautiful Scripture reading from a high school student at Indian Rocks Christian School who recently served on a mission trip at Shepherd’s Village. Her words from Psalm 46:5 are a powerful reminder that God sees you, hears you, and sends encouragement in unexpected ways. 💛Whether you're driving deliveries or dreaming of starting your own thing, this episode will give you the tools and truth to earn extra without burning out.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing, the show for
single moms by single moms.
This is Sherri, your host, andI am happy you are here today.
Remember it's a single momthing and not the single thing
that stops.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Okay, mama, let's talk real life for a second,
because I know some of y'all arehere trying to door dash your
way through daycare or Venmo,your rent from side jobs and
flip Facebook marketplace fineslike you're running a retail
empire, all while trying to keepthe kids fed, the house
functioning and your sanity well, somewhat intact.
(00:40):
Does that sound familiar?
Listen, I get it.
I was a single mom and I knowwe don't have a plan B because
we are the plan B.
But here's the deal Hustling sohard that you burn out, lose
sleep or even lose your joy.
That's not the vibe, that's notwhat God wants for you and it's
(01:00):
not what I want for you either.
So in today's episode, we areflipping the script on hustle
culture and talking about how toearn some extra income without
selling your piece to thehighest bidder.
We're diving into a smart,sustainable side hustles, fierce
faith filters and how to makeyour money move without losing
(01:23):
your mind in the process.
Because, listen, a secondpaycheck isn't worth it if it
costs you your purpose, yourpeace or your people.
Welcome to another episode ofit's a Single Mom Thing.
Check your why before yourhustle.
Let's be real honest right outthe gate Before you say yes to
(01:46):
the late nights, the extra hoursor that new gig that promises
fast cash.
You need to pause and askyourself one question why am I
really hustling?
Because here's the hard truthIf your hustle is rooted in fear
, it will wear you out, but ifit's rooted in purpose, it will
(02:08):
fuel you forward.
See, some moms hustle becausethe bills are screaming.
Others hustle because they feelbehind and some are trying to
outrun shame, comparison or thefear of not being enough.
Do some of y'all relate to that?
So here's what I want you toknow you are already enough.
(02:29):
The money doesn't make youworthy.
The extra gig doesn't proveyour value.
And just because you can doesn'tmean you should Remember more
time spent on hustle is lesstime spent with your kiddos.
So let's do a little quickheart check.
Got some palpitations maybegoing on here.
(02:52):
So don't just chase the bag.
Count the cost, you see, beforeyou jump into that hustle.
You need to ask yourself somequestions Like one why am I
really doing this?
Is it fear, pressure, guilt orpurpose?
Number two how much time willthis actually take each week?
(03:12):
And what will I have to say noto in order to say yes to this?
Three what is this costing mykids Time with me, attention?
Is this costing my kids timewith me, attention?
Peace in the home?
Or four will this side hustleinterfere with my main job or
put my primary income at risk?
That's a good one.
(03:33):
How about number five?
Does this fit my current seasonand schedule or will it stretch
me too thin?
Six am I excited about this oralready exhausted by the idea of
it?
And, of course, number sevendid I pray about this or did I
(03:57):
panic and pounce on it becauseit looked promising?
Listen, just because somethingbrings in money doesn't mean
it's adding value.
Your peace, presence andpurpose are priceless.
Don't trade them for temporarypay.
So here's a little faith filtercheck and it comes from
Proverbs 3, verses 5 through 6.
And I quote trust in the Lordwith all your heart and lean not
(04:19):
on your own understanding Inall your ways, acknowledge him
and he will direct your path.
So listen, if you believe andhave faith in this verse, I
believe you owe it to him to askhim what his will is for your
life.
Speaking from experience here,there have been many of times I
have ran ahead of him in fear,trying to solve a problem
(04:41):
instead of asking the one withthe answer to the problem.
Mamas, you don't need a pathsomeone else paved.
You need the one God designedfor you.
Your provision is partneredwith your obedience, not your
exhaustion.
So get your journals out.
(05:01):
We're going to have threeprompts today and they won't be
long.
So in your Thrive in 25 journal, I want you to write why do I
want to hustle right now?
What am I hoping it gives meand what do I not want to lose
in the process?
Take some time there and comeback to our next section.
(05:22):
As we move forward with faithand finances, god's not against
the hustle.
So let's clear something up.
Just because you're a woman offaith doesn't mean you have to
play small with your finances.
God is not allergic to ambition, he's just not a fan of anxiety
running the show.
(05:42):
And yes, this is a reminder forme too.
You see, god is a provider, buthe also gives us power to
produce, and when it's led byhim, that side hustle can turn
into a stream of provision,peace and purpose.
So let's put some biblical builthustle to action here, and it
(06:05):
comes from the Proverbs 31 womanwho was booked, and she was
blessed.
You see, she wasn't justsitting around praying for ends
to meet, oh no, this girl.
She was investing in property,selling goods, managing her home
, making wise decisions anddoing it all with strength and
(06:27):
dignity.
In Proverbs 31, 17 through 8,it says, and I quote she sets
about her work vigorously, herarms are strong for her task,
she sees that her trading isprofitable and her lamp does not
go out at night.
Sisters, listen, this sisterwas multitasking before it was
(06:51):
trending.
But here's the kicker shewasn't hustling from a place of
panic, she was operating fromwisdom, not weariness.
So let me share a fewfaith-filled truths for the
faith-fueled hustle.
Number one God is your source,your job, your side gig, even
(07:15):
your child support?
Check.
Those are just the channels.
Don't confuse the stream withthe source.
Two, you don't have tosacrifice your Sabbath for a
side hustle.
I'm going to read that againyou don't have to sacrifice your
Sabbath for a side hustle, andI needed to hear that.
(07:37):
Three, just because you're asingle mom doesn't mean you have
to carry it all alone.
God is your provider, yourplanner and your partner.
Have you spoken to him aboutthis?
You see, hustling in faithmeans you check with the father
before you chase the finances.
So in your journal, I want youto write this next set of
(08:01):
questions Well, question, oh,it's two part.
What does it look like for meto partner with God in my
finances in this season?
And then, what area am I tryingto control instead of trusting
him with it?
That's good.
(08:22):
So when you're done, come backhere and we're going to move on
to our next section called SmartSide Hustles for Single Moms.
That don't steal your sanity.
All right.
So you've checked your heart,you prayed over the plan and now
you are ready to see what's outthere that fits your life.
Now you are ready to see what'sout there that fits your life.
(08:42):
Let's talk side hustles thatmake sense for your season, not
ones that drain your time, yourenergy or your peace.
Because real talk, listen.
Your hustle should support yourhome and not stress you out.
So here's going to be our ruleof thumb If it doesn't leave
(09:02):
room for rest, relationships andreality, it's not the right
hustle.
So that bears repeating again.
If it doesn't leave room forrest, relationships and reality,
it's not the right hustle.
You need to drop it like it's ahot potato, okay, but let's
move on to some real side hustleideas that I don't know you can
(09:24):
flex with your life.
This is the delivery and gigwork.
Some of you already know aboutthis.
You're doing it Uber, eats,doordash, instacart and Amazon
Flex.
Work during kid-free windows,nap time, school hours, evenings
, with some help.
Do not leave your babiesunattended.
Here's another area freelanceand remote work virtual
(09:46):
assistant, customer support,freelance writing or editing,
transcription, data entry,social media management sites
like Fervor, upwork and Belaythose are going to be your great
go-to sources for that, because, listen, you can use your
skills.
Your laptop could be your sidehustle headquarters.
See when.
I was working as a solo mom.
(10:08):
Back in the day I did emailmarketing, social media and
updating web content.
I think I had like threeclients that I serviced on a
monthly basis.
I did it in the early morningafter my son went to bed, lunch
breaks and weekends.
Well, that's when I made itwork for me, so you can do it
too.
Now for the creative and craftymama gigs.
(10:29):
Okay, sell handmade orpersonalized items on Etsy.
I know one young lady who usedto sell wreaths on Etsy.
Offer printable resources, kidscharts, devotional budget
planners, invitations or evenresume design, Photography,
custom shirts, event signage orparty favors.
For my kid-centered hustles,let's see there's babysitting or
(10:51):
nannying for neighbors or othersingle moms, After-school
pickup service or weekendsitting, Host a mama swap, Take
turns watching each other's kidsto give each other rest or time
to work.
And here's a bonus You'realready parenting Might as well
get paid to expand your care andhome and life services House
(11:13):
cleaning or organizing,especially for working families,
pet sitting or dog walkingthose are super flexible and low
stress.
Grocery pickup or errandrunning for busy families or
seniors.
Yard work, carpool help,laundry folding yes, people will
pay for that.
You see, the best hustle isn'talways the flashiest, it's the
(11:36):
one that fits your rhythm,respects your limits and still
leaves you with something leftto give at the end of the day
Fierce, faith-filled filter.
Before saying yes to any hustle, you need to ask yourself a
couple things.
Number one does this hustleline up with what I prayed for?
Two will I still have thecapacity to pour in my kids
(12:00):
myself and my walk with God?
That is non-negotiable.
Three, can I see myself doingthis for the next three to six
months without resenting it?
So our last journal prompt inour Thriving 25 journal which
hustle idea feels like it fitsmy current life, not just my
(12:22):
current stress?
How can I keep it life-givingand not life-draining?
And I just had a moment.
There is one more prompt at theend of this, so I apologize,
moving on to hustle withboundaries, because burnout
doesn't pay.
So all right, my sisters, we'veprayed, we've planned and
picked out some smart sidehustle ideas, but now we got to
(12:44):
talk about the part nobody'shyping up on Instagram
Boundaries, because a sidehustle without boundaries is
just a fast track to a meltdownwith a side of regret.
So let's get one thing straightHustle not your identity, your
worth is not in your work andyour busyness does not equal
(13:06):
blessing.
That's a hard one to take.
Take it from me, as I just saidthat.
I just teed that up.
Yes, take it from me, someonewho started her own side hustle
over Christmas break.
I may not be a single mom inthis season anymore, but I am
still single and in charge of mycharges.
My time is my most valuableasset and I don't just give it
(13:28):
away.
I pray through it first so Ican set healthy boundaries for
each day, as today is all thatwe are promised.
So here's what hustling withboundaries looks like.
Number one set actual work hoursand you really need to honor
them.
You see, side hustle doesn'tmean all hours.
(13:50):
Create a time block and stickto it, whether it's post bedtime
, work sprints or Saturdaymornings.
Only Now say it with me If itdoesn't fit in the block, it
doesn't get on the clock.
We're going to say that again.
If it doesn't fit in the block,it doesn't get on the clock.
(14:10):
You tracking with me.
Number two schedule.
Your don't touch me, timeMeaning okay, we're not getting
weird here.
Add rest and recovery to yourcalendar like it's your most
important client.
You see, even Jesus withdrewfrom the crowd and you can log
off too.
Number three your primary job isyour top priority your kids and
(14:32):
your peace.
Those are non-negotiables.
Your side hustle should enhance, not endanger, what matters
most.
And number four say no like aqueen.
Not every opportunity is a Godopportunity.
You see, if it pulls you awayfrom your purpose, your peace or
your people, it's a no, and letyour no just be as holy as your
(14:56):
yes.
I think it says that somewherein the Bible.
So let's do a little faith checkand we're going to pull it
right from the pages of Matthew,chapter 11, verses 28 through
30 in the NIV, and I quote cometo me all of you who are weary
and burdened, and I will giveyou rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learnfrom me, for I'm gentle and
(15:17):
humble in heart, and you willfind rest for your souls, for my
yoke is easy and my burden is.
Ladies, god is not impressed byyour grind.
He's not drawn to your heart.
He wants to give you grace overgrind, flow over force, purpose
over pressure.
(15:38):
So here is I think this is ourlast Thriving 25 Journal prop
and I want you to put on there.
Where do I need to have betterboundaries in my hustle?
What's one thing I can say noto this week?
To protect my peace.
So as I close, we're going totouch on this.
You can hustle, holy mama.
(16:00):
So let's land this episode witha little truth and a whole lot
of love.
You are more than your hustle,you are more than your grind,
and you are not required to runyourself ragged to prove your
worth or provide for your family.
God's got you.
He sees the effort you'reputting in and he's not just
showing up for you in the bigwins, he's in the small, quiet.
(16:23):
Obedience too.
And today I want to leave youwith something really special.
Last week we had a group ofhigh school students serving at
Shepherd's Village on theirmission trip, and this is just
one of the many recordings I'mgoing to share with you
throughout the year that eachstudent did to encourage you.
So I hope you find this as areminder that people you've
(16:43):
never even met, are praying foryou, rooting for you and
believing in your strength.
Speaker 3 (16:50):
Psalm 46 5.
God is in the midst of her.
She shall not be moved.
God shall help her, and thatright early.
I like this verse because whenI'm going through life or when
I'm playing sports, I read itand I write it on my shoes to
remember that my performancedoes not define me and
everything God does in my lifedetermines who I am, and that as
(17:13):
long as I have him, nothingwill hurt.
What a gift right.
Speaker 2 (17:17):
You see, god sees you , he hears you and he's sending
help in unexpected ways.
God sees you, he hears you andhe's sending help in unexpected
ways, even through a toughteenager who showed up to serve
and speak life over your story.
So your call to action is onejournal it.
What hustle idea excites youwithout exhausting you, and what
boundaries do you need to drawthis week to protect your peace?
(17:38):
I just realized there wasanother journal prompt that I
forgot to tell you about, sorry.
Two share it.
Join our it's a Single Mom ThingFacebook group and post one
hustle idea or boundary you'reowning this week.
Use the hashtag HolyHustleMomso we can lift you up and cheer
you on.
Three need prayer?
(18:00):
Call our 24-hour prayer line at855-822-PRAY.
You know we're here for you.
And four if you live in theTampa Bay area, come hang out in
person at our it's a Single MomThing class every second fourth
Tuesday at Starkey Road BaptistChurch.
See the full class schedule atshepherdsvillagecom.
Forward slash classes At fivesubscribe and share.
(18:23):
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And if this spoke to your hearttoday, you need to leave us a
review and share it with anothersolo mama who needs some holy
hustle in her life.
So listen, ladies, hustle withheaven's help, not just human
effort, because, listen, god'syour business partner and
(18:45):
burnout won't even stand achance.
Have a wonderful week andremember it's a single mom thing
and not the single thing thatstops you.
Speaker 1 (18:54):
Thanks for listening to.
It's a Single Mom Thing.
I hope you enjoyed our timetogether.
If you have more questions onhow to have a relationship with
Jesus or need prayer, visit usat wwwshepherdsvillagecom.
Backslash prayer.
For more information andresources, check out our show
notes.
Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing, the show for
single moms by single moms.
This is Sherri, your host, andI am happy you are here today.
Remember it's a single momthing and not the single thing
that stops.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Okay, mama, let's talk real life for a second,
because I know some of y'all arehere trying to door dash your
way through daycare or Venmo,your rent from side jobs and
flip Facebook marketplace fineslike you're running a retail
empire, all while trying to keepthe kids fed, the house
functioning and your sanity well, somewhat intact.
(00:40):
Does that sound familiar?
Listen, I get it.
I was a single mom and I knowwe don't have a plan B because
we are the plan B.
But here's the deal Hustling sohard that you burn out, lose
sleep or even lose your joy.
That's not the vibe, that's notwhat God wants for you and it's
(01:00):
not what I want for you either.
So in today's episode, we areflipping the script on hustle
culture and talking about how toearn some extra income without
selling your piece to thehighest bidder.
We're diving into a smart,sustainable side hustles, fierce
faith filters and how to makeyour money move without losing
(01:23):
your mind in the process.
Because, listen, a secondpaycheck isn't worth it if it
costs you your purpose, yourpeace or your people.
Welcome to another episode ofit's a Single Mom Thing.
Check your why before yourhustle.
Let's be real honest right outthe gate Before you say yes to
(01:46):
the late nights, the extra hoursor that new gig that promises
fast cash.
You need to pause and askyourself one question why am I
really hustling?
Because here's the hard truthIf your hustle is rooted in fear
, it will wear you out, but ifit's rooted in purpose, it will
(02:08):
fuel you forward.
See, some moms hustle becausethe bills are screaming.
Others hustle because they feelbehind and some are trying to
outrun shame, comparison or thefear of not being enough.
Do some of y'all relate to that?
So here's what I want you toknow you are already enough.
(02:29):
The money doesn't make youworthy.
The extra gig doesn't proveyour value.
And just because you can doesn'tmean you should Remember more
time spent on hustle is lesstime spent with your kiddos.
So let's do a little quickheart check.
Got some palpitations maybegoing on here.
(02:52):
So don't just chase the bag.
Count the cost, you see, beforeyou jump into that hustle.
You need to ask yourself somequestions Like one why am I
really doing this?
Is it fear, pressure, guilt orpurpose?
Number two how much time willthis actually take each week?
(03:12):
And what will I have to say noto in order to say yes to this?
Three what is this costing mykids Time with me, attention?
Is this costing my kids timewith me, attention?
Peace in the home?
Or four will this side hustleinterfere with my main job or
put my primary income at risk?
That's a good one.
(03:33):
How about number five?
Does this fit my current seasonand schedule or will it stretch
me too thin?
Six am I excited about this oralready exhausted by the idea of
it?
And, of course, number sevendid I pray about this or did I
(03:57):
panic and pounce on it becauseit looked promising?
Listen, just because somethingbrings in money doesn't mean
it's adding value.
Your peace, presence andpurpose are priceless.
Don't trade them for temporarypay.
So here's a little faith filtercheck and it comes from
Proverbs 3, verses 5 through 6.
And I quote trust in the Lordwith all your heart and lean not
(04:19):
on your own understanding Inall your ways, acknowledge him
and he will direct your path.
So listen, if you believe andhave faith in this verse, I
believe you owe it to him to askhim what his will is for your
life.
Speaking from experience here,there have been many of times I
have ran ahead of him in fear,trying to solve a problem
(04:41):
instead of asking the one withthe answer to the problem.
Mamas, you don't need a pathsomeone else paved.
You need the one God designedfor you.
Your provision is partneredwith your obedience, not your
exhaustion.
So get your journals out.
(05:01):
We're going to have threeprompts today and they won't be
long.
So in your Thrive in 25 journal, I want you to write why do I
want to hustle right now?
What am I hoping it gives meand what do I not want to lose
in the process?
Take some time there and comeback to our next section.
(05:22):
As we move forward with faithand finances, god's not against
the hustle.
So let's clear something up.
Just because you're a woman offaith doesn't mean you have to
play small with your finances.
God is not allergic to ambition, he's just not a fan of anxiety
running the show.
(05:42):
And yes, this is a reminder forme too.
You see, god is a provider, buthe also gives us power to
produce, and when it's led byhim, that side hustle can turn
into a stream of provision,peace and purpose.
So let's put some biblical builthustle to action here, and it
(06:05):
comes from the Proverbs 31 womanwho was booked, and she was
blessed.
You see, she wasn't justsitting around praying for ends
to meet, oh no, this girl.
She was investing in property,selling goods, managing her home
, making wise decisions anddoing it all with strength and
(06:27):
dignity.
In Proverbs 31, 17 through 8,it says, and I quote she sets
about her work vigorously, herarms are strong for her task,
she sees that her trading isprofitable and her lamp does not
go out at night.
Sisters, listen, this sisterwas multitasking before it was
(06:51):
trending.
But here's the kicker shewasn't hustling from a place of
panic, she was operating fromwisdom, not weariness.
So let me share a fewfaith-filled truths for the
faith-fueled hustle.
Number one God is your source,your job, your side gig, even
(07:15):
your child support?
Check.
Those are just the channels.
Don't confuse the stream withthe source.
Two, you don't have tosacrifice your Sabbath for a
side hustle.
I'm going to read that againyou don't have to sacrifice your
Sabbath for a side hustle, andI needed to hear that.
(07:37):
Three, just because you're asingle mom doesn't mean you have
to carry it all alone.
God is your provider, yourplanner and your partner.
Have you spoken to him aboutthis?
You see, hustling in faithmeans you check with the father
before you chase the finances.
So in your journal, I want youto write this next set of
(08:01):
questions Well, question, oh,it's two part.
What does it look like for meto partner with God in my
finances in this season?
And then, what area am I tryingto control instead of trusting
him with it?
That's good.
(08:22):
So when you're done, come backhere and we're going to move on
to our next section called SmartSide Hustles for Single Moms.
That don't steal your sanity.
All right.
So you've checked your heart,you prayed over the plan and now
you are ready to see what's outthere that fits your life.
Now you are ready to see what'sout there that fits your life.
(08:42):
Let's talk side hustles thatmake sense for your season, not
ones that drain your time, yourenergy or your peace.
Because real talk, listen.
Your hustle should support yourhome and not stress you out.
So here's going to be our ruleof thumb If it doesn't leave
(09:02):
room for rest, relationships andreality, it's not the right
hustle.
So that bears repeating again.
If it doesn't leave room forrest, relationships and reality,
it's not the right hustle.
You need to drop it like it's ahot potato, okay, but let's
move on to some real side hustleideas that I don't know you can
(09:24):
flex with your life.
This is the delivery and gigwork.
Some of you already know aboutthis.
You're doing it Uber, eats,doordash, instacart and Amazon
Flex.
Work during kid-free windows,nap time, school hours, evenings
, with some help.
Do not leave your babiesunattended.
Here's another area freelanceand remote work virtual
(09:46):
assistant, customer support,freelance writing or editing,
transcription, data entry,social media management sites
like Fervor, upwork and Belaythose are going to be your great
go-to sources for that, because, listen, you can use your
skills.
Your laptop could be your sidehustle headquarters.
See when.
I was working as a solo mom.
(10:08):
Back in the day I did emailmarketing, social media and
updating web content.
I think I had like threeclients that I serviced on a
monthly basis.
I did it in the early morningafter my son went to bed, lunch
breaks and weekends.
Well, that's when I made itwork for me, so you can do it
too.
Now for the creative and craftymama gigs.
(10:29):
Okay, sell handmade orpersonalized items on Etsy.
I know one young lady who usedto sell wreaths on Etsy.
Offer printable resources, kidscharts, devotional budget
planners, invitations or evenresume design, Photography,
custom shirts, event signage orparty favors.
For my kid-centered hustles,let's see there's babysitting or
(10:51):
nannying for neighbors or othersingle moms, After-school
pickup service or weekendsitting, Host a mama swap, Take
turns watching each other's kidsto give each other rest or time
to work.
And here's a bonus You'realready parenting Might as well
get paid to expand your care andhome and life services House
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cleaning or organizing,especially for working families,
pet sitting or dog walkingthose are super flexible and low
stress.
Grocery pickup or errandrunning for busy families or
seniors.
Yard work, carpool help,laundry folding yes, people will
pay for that.
You see, the best hustle isn'talways the flashiest, it's the
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one that fits your rhythm,respects your limits and still
leaves you with something leftto give at the end of the day
Fierce, faith-filled filter.
Before saying yes to any hustle, you need to ask yourself a
couple things.
Number one does this hustleline up with what I prayed for?
Two will I still have thecapacity to pour in my kids
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myself and my walk with God?
That is non-negotiable.
Three, can I see myself doingthis for the next three to six
months without resenting it?
So our last journal prompt inour Thriving 25 journal which
hustle idea feels like it fitsmy current life, not just my
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current stress?
How can I keep it life-givingand not life-draining?
And I just had a moment.
There is one more prompt at theend of this, so I apologize,
moving on to hustle withboundaries, because burnout
doesn't pay.
So all right, my sisters, we'veprayed, we've planned and
picked out some smart sidehustle ideas, but now we got to
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talk about the part nobody'shyping up on Instagram
Boundaries, because a sidehustle without boundaries is
just a fast track to a meltdownwith a side of regret.
So let's get one thing straightHustle not your identity, your
worth is not in your work andyour busyness does not equal
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blessing.
That's a hard one to take.
Take it from me, as I just saidthat.
I just teed that up.
Yes, take it from me, someonewho started her own side hustle
over Christmas break.
I may not be a single mom inthis season anymore, but I am
still single and in charge of mycharges.
My time is my most valuableasset and I don't just give it
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away.
I pray through it first so Ican set healthy boundaries for
each day, as today is all thatwe are promised.
So here's what hustling withboundaries looks like.
Number one set actual work hoursand you really need to honor
them.
You see, side hustle doesn'tmean all hours.
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Create a time block and stickto it, whether it's post bedtime
, work sprints or Saturdaymornings.
Only Now say it with me If itdoesn't fit in the block, it
doesn't get on the clock.
We're going to say that again.
If it doesn't fit in the block,it doesn't get on the clock.
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You tracking with me.
Number two schedule.
Your don't touch me, timeMeaning okay, we're not getting
weird here.
Add rest and recovery to yourcalendar like it's your most
important client.
You see, even Jesus withdrewfrom the crowd and you can log
off too.
Number three your primary job isyour top priority your kids and
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your peace.
Those are non-negotiables.
Your side hustle should enhance, not endanger, what matters
most.
And number four say no like aqueen.
Not every opportunity is a Godopportunity.
You see, if it pulls you awayfrom your purpose, your peace or
your people, it's a no, and letyour no just be as holy as your
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yes.
I think it says that somewherein the Bible.
So let's do a little faith checkand we're going to pull it
right from the pages of Matthew,chapter 11, verses 28 through
30 in the NIV, and I quote cometo me all of you who are weary
and burdened, and I will giveyou rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learnfrom me, for I'm gentle and
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humble in heart, and you willfind rest for your souls, for my
yoke is easy and my burden is.
Ladies, god is not impressed byyour grind.
He's not drawn to your heart.
He wants to give you grace overgrind, flow over force, purpose
over pressure.
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So here is I think this is ourlast Thriving 25 Journal prop
and I want you to put on there.
Where do I need to have betterboundaries in my hustle?
What's one thing I can say noto this week?
To protect my peace.
So as I close, we're going totouch on this.
You can hustle, holy mama.
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So let's land this episode witha little truth and a whole lot
of love.
You are more than your hustle,you are more than your grind,
and you are not required to runyourself ragged to prove your
worth or provide for your family.
God's got you.
He sees the effort you'reputting in and he's not just
showing up for you in the bigwins, he's in the small, quiet.
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Obedience too.
And today I want to leave youwith something really special.
Last week we had a group ofhigh school students serving at
Shepherd's Village on theirmission trip, and this is just
one of the many recordings I'mgoing to share with you
throughout the year that eachstudent did to encourage you.
So I hope you find this as areminder that people you've
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never even met, are praying foryou, rooting for you and
believing in your strength.
Speaker 3 (16:50):
Psalm 46 5.
God is in the midst of her.
She shall not be moved.
God shall help her, and thatright early.
I like this verse because whenI'm going through life or when
I'm playing sports, I read itand I write it on my shoes to
remember that my performancedoes not define me and
everything God does in my lifedetermines who I am, and that as
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long as I have him, nothingwill hurt.
What a gift right.
Speaker 2 (17:17):
You see, god sees you , he hears you and he's sending
help in unexpected ways.
God sees you, he hears you andhe's sending help in unexpected
ways, even through a toughteenager who showed up to serve
and speak life over your story.
So your call to action is onejournal it.
What hustle idea excites youwithout exhausting you, and what
boundaries do you need to drawthis week to protect your peace?
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I just realized there wasanother journal prompt that I
forgot to tell you about, sorry.
Two share it.
Join our it's a Single Mom ThingFacebook group and post one
hustle idea or boundary you'reowning this week.
Use the hashtag HolyHustleMomso we can lift you up and cheer
you on.
Three need prayer?
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Call our 24-hour prayer line at855-822-PRAY.
You know we're here for you.
And four if you live in theTampa Bay area, come hang out in
person at our it's a Single MomThing class every second fourth
Tuesday at Starkey Road BaptistChurch.
See the full class schedule atshepherdsvillagecom.
Forward slash classes At fivesubscribe and share.
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Follow us on Apple Podcasts,spotify or iHeart Radio.
And if this spoke to your hearttoday, you need to leave us a
review and share it with anothersolo mama who needs some holy
hustle in her life.
So listen, ladies, hustle withheaven's help, not just human
effort, because, listen, god'syour business partner and
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burnout won't even stand achance.
Have a wonderful week andremember it's a single mom thing
and not the single thing thatstops you.
Speaker 1 (18:54):
Thanks for listening to.
It's a Single Mom Thing.
I hope you enjoyed our timetogether.
If you have more questions onhow to have a relationship with
Jesus or need prayer, visit usat wwwshepherdsvillagecom.
Backslash prayer.
For more information andresources, check out our show
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