This week on Come, Follow Me Moms, we're studying one of my favorite women in all of scripture—Esther.

Esther's story is so much more than a story about courage. It's a story about God's divine design, His perfect timing, and His hand working behind the scenes even when we can't see Him.

Have you ever wondered:

• Why am I in this season of life?
• Why these children?
• Why this ward?
• Why this trial?
• Why now?

If you've ever asked those questions, this episode is for you.

Together we'll walk through Esther's story—from an orphan girl becoming queen, to Mordecai's faith, Haman's pride, and the incredible moments that remind us that there are no accidents with God.

One of the most amazing things about the book of Esther is that God's name is never mentioned—not once. Yet His fingerprints are on every page.

Maybe that's true in our lives too.

Sometimes we're looking for lightning bolts, while God is quietly working through:

✨ a prompting ✨ a friend ✨ a closed door ✨ an unexpected opportunity ✨ a conversation ✨ perfect timing

We'll also talk about:

• Why Esther's courage came after fasting and prayer—not before. • Elder Ronald A. Rasband's powerful General Conference message "By Divine Design." • How God prepares ordinary people for extraordinary moments. • Why motherhood is your own "for such a time as this." • The importance of finding your own "maidens"—those faithful friends who pray, fast, encourage, and strengthen you through life's hardest seasons.

I also share a sweet Family Home Evening experience our family had this week that reminded me how often God—and the people around us—see gifts in us that we don't always recognize in ourselves.

If you've been wondering whether God sees you in the middle of motherhood, exhaustion, waiting, or uncertainty, I hope this episode reminds you that He does.

He has always been in the details.

• Esther's story retold in a relatable way
• "For Such a Time as This"
• God's fingerprints in everyday life
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband's "By Divine Design"
• Courage through preparation
• The power of fasting and prayer
• Finding your "maidens"
• Trusting God's timing
• Applying Esther's story to motherhood
• Seeing God's hand in your own life

Scriptures studied:

• Esther 1–10

General Conference Reference:

• Elder Ronald A. Rasband, By Divine Design

If this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a review and share it with another mom? It helps more women find the podcast and reminds them they are never alone in their scripture study.

Thank you for being here each week. I truly love studying the scriptures with you.

Remember, God is in the details. He has been preparing you longer than you realize, and the courage He asks of you today may become the answer to someone else's prayer tomorrow.

With love,

Cassie Moore Come, Follow Me Moms

What if this week's Come, Follow Me lesson isn't really about rebuilding a temple... but about rebuilding your life?

In this week's episode of Come, Follow Me Moms, we dive into the inspiring stories of Ezra, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and Nehemiah and discover how God specializes in rebuilding what feels broken.

Maybe you're rebuilding your testimony.

Maybe you're rebuilding your marriage.

Maybe you're rebuilding your confidence as a mom.

Or maybe you're simply trying to rebuild your patience after a long summer with kids at home.

No matter what you're rebuilding, these chapters remind us that God is in the business of restoration.

This week, Cassie also shares a personal milestone as her oldest child starts high school while she prepares to welcome twins in just a few short weeks. From newborns to teenagers, every season of motherhood brings new challenges, new joys, and new opportunities to trust the Lord.

Together we'll learn why:

✨ God can work through people both inside and outside our faith to accomplish His purposes.

✨ The first thing the Israelites rebuilt wasn't their homes—it was the altar.

✨ Every mother is a builder, laying one faithful brick at a time.

✨ Comparison steals joy, but God celebrates progress.

✨ "The joy of the Lord is your strength."

✨ Why Nehemiah's words, "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down" (Nehemiah 6:3), are a powerful reminder for every mom.

If you've ever felt discouraged, overwhelmed, or like you're rebuilding after a difficult season, this episode will remind you that the Lord has not forgotten you. Brick by brick, prayer by prayer, He is building something beautiful.

• Why King Cyrus is an incredible example of God working through unexpected people.
• Who Zerubbabel, Ezra, Jeshua, and Nehemiah were—and why their different callings matter.
• What it means to become a "builder" in your home and family.
• How to overcome opposition while doing God's work.
• Why Ezra's example teaches us to seek, do, and then teach.
• How scripture study brings lasting joy and strength.
• Practical ways to strengthen your family one small step at a time.

📖 Ezra 1:1–3

📖 Ezra 3:10–13

📖 Ezra 7:10

📖 Nehemiah 2:18

📖 Nehemiah 4:6

📖 Nehemiah 6:3

📖 Nehemiah 8:10

This week, ask yourself:

What is God inviting me to build?

Maybe it's your relationship with Him.

Maybe it's your marriage.

Maybe it's your confidence.

Maybe it's your child's testimony.

Whatever it is, don't underestimate small beginnings.

One prayer.

One scripture.

One act of kindness.

One encouraging word.

One brick at a time.

Because that's how God builds His kingdom.

If this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to follow the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another mom? It helps more women find Come, Follow Me Moms and reminds them they're never alone in this beautiful journey of motherhood.

You can also find Cassie on Instagram for daily encouragement, motherhood, homeschooling, faith-filled inspiration, and behind-the-scenes life with five kids and twins on the way.

Until next week...

Keep building. Keep trusting. And remember—you are doing a great work. 🩷

LDS Scripture Study | Come, Follow Me | Christian Motherhood | Bible Study for Moms | Prayer and Faith

Welcome back to another episode of Come, Follow Me Moms! 💕

This is your weekly motherhood Come, Follow Me podcast where we pull out the meat and potatoes of each week's lesson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and apply it to real life motherhood.

This week we are studying 2 Chronicles 14–20, 26, and 30, and wow... this lesson hit me deeply.

The question that kept coming to my mind all week was:

What do faithful people do when life doesn't make sense?

Because let's be honest, moms don't usually live in easy answers.

We live in the middle of:

• Prodigal children
• Scary diagnoses
• Financial stress
• Marriage struggles
• Depression and anxiety
• Pregnancy complications
• Exhaustion
• Unanswered prayers

And that's exactly where the kings in this week's lesson found themselves.

In this episode we discuss:

✨ The story of King Asa and what he teaches us about relying on God

✨ Why a good beginning doesn't guarantee a good ending

✨ President Dallin H. Oaks' invitation to become peacemakers

✨ Elder D. Todd Christofferson's powerful message about trusting God even when He doesn't answer the way we hoped

✨ Jehoshaphat, Micaiah, Ahab, and learning to listen to true prophets

✨ Why your worst mistake does not define your story

✨ The incredible story of three armies gathering against Judah

✨ One of the most powerful prayers in scripture:

"Neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee."

— 2 Chronicles 20:12

✨ What it means when the Lord says:

"The battle is not yours, but God's."

— 2 Chronicles 20:15

✨ Why the singers went before the soldiers

✨ Praise before victory

✨ Worship before deliverance

✨ Faith before answers

✨ How Hezekiah gathered the people back to God through worship, singing, and remembrance

This week I share a personal experience surrounding the Forrest Frank concert, worshipping with thousands of Christians, and a late-night prayer for my son that reminded me of God's awareness and love.

As I studied this lesson, I couldn't stop thinking about Forrest Frank's song:

"Somebody Prayed"

Because every chapter felt like another reminder that miracles often begin with prayer.

Maybe you're where you are today because somebody prayed.

Maybe your children are being blessed because somebody prayed.

And maybe that somebody is you.

📖 2 Chronicles 14:11

📖 2 Chronicles 15:2

📖 2 Chronicles 16:9

📖 2 Chronicles 20:12

📖 2 Chronicles 20:15

📖 2 Chronicles 20:17

📖 2 Chronicles 20:20

📖 Proverbs 3:5–6

❤️ What battle am I trying to fight on my own?

❤️ Am I relying on God or relying only on myself?

❤️ What burdens have I picked up that belong to God?

❤️ How can I become a peacemaker in my home?

❤️ What would change if I kept my eyes on Christ instead of my circumstances?

If you're carrying something heavy right now, let Jehoshaphat's prayer become your prayer:

"Lord, I don't know what to do...

but my eyes are upon Thee."

And remember:

**The battle is not yours.

It is God's.**

Maybe years from now you'll look back and realize that the miracle started the moment...

Somebody prayed. ❤️

🎧 If this episode blessed you, please share it with a friend, sister, daughter, or fellow mom who may need this reminder today.

Because none of us were meant to fight our battles alone.

Link to talk

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/41christofferson?lang=eng

Link to Forrest Frank Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB9HuNpDlpI

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