14 Bible Verses I hold on to when I am too tired to Mother<\/strong><\/h3>\nAllow me to share with you the bible verses that I cling on to, every single mothering day \u2013 and most especially on those days when I feel like I cannot wash another plate, another butt, another load of diapers, and another pair of dirty hands. Here goes:<\/p>\n
1. Corinthians 13:4-8.<\/strong> When I feel like I am at a loss because of exhaustion, when I\u2019d like to yell and unleash the monster mom inside me, I try to remember the lines in this particular passage. I feel like it is God telling me how I should parent my children, specifically the lines that I highlighted: \u201cLove is patient, Love is kind<\/span>. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.<\/span> Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres<\/span>. Love never fails.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 2. John 10:10. <\/strong>I always remember this one article that I have read about not letting the enemy steal the joy of mothering your children. And reading this passage grounds me into appreciating God\u2019s abundance through the children that I have to mother. \u201cA thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 3. 2 Corinthians 12:9.<\/strong> When I feel like I\u2019m not good enough for my children because I tire easily, I get impatient sometimes, and I am not the very cheerful mom I have always hoped to become, I remind myself about God\u2019s promise in this verse. \u201cBut he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 4. Psalm 61:2.<\/strong> This verse just comes to me each time I think I\u2019d break down from tiredness, mental exhaustion, and mundane domestic concerns that have piled up. It is just so perfect for me to remember \u201cWhen my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that<\/em> is higher than I.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nGrace for the weary mom.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 5. 1 Kings 17:14. <\/strong>Here\u2019s a verse that assures me whenever I worry about material things and provisions. I always know in my heart that God will always provide, and this passage is my favorite reminder. \u201c’The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nOne of my favorite verses, as it reminds me that God will provide.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n 6. Ephesians 4:29:<\/strong> I think this passage is a message on Positive Parenting. On days that I have yelled or forgot about the many graces and blessings my children’s high energy mean, due to sheer exhaustion and frustration I re-read this passage. \u201cLet no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n 7. Philippians 4:13. <\/strong>Mothering can be very overwhelming, and this is one of the bible verses that I keep on repeating on my mind whenever I feel like pushing the \u201cself-eject\u201d button because of sheer tiredness and being overwhelmed with the many back-to-back chores and responsibilities. \u201cI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nLet Christ be your source of emotional and physical strength as a mom.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n 8. Psalms 147:4. <\/strong>Here\u2019s another verse that I hold on to, and remember as I pray and reflect about the day that has passed and the days ahead. A passage that assures me that I am not forgotten by our Father in Heaven. \u201cHe counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n9. Psalm 46:10. <\/strong>This verse is one of the best assurances that I have read, as I become anxious about my kids\u2019 health and safety given the present times, as well as in keeping at bay all other usual worries any parent may have about their children. \u201cBe still and know that I am God.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n 10. Philippians 4:19.<\/strong> Another assurance from the Lord that grounds me whenever I have worries about our future, our needs, and other worldly things that in reality, I should not be worrying about too much. \u201cAnd my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Proverbs 31:25.<\/strong> For me this is a passage that assures all tired mothers like me, that God has our back and got us covered so we should not worry too much. \u201cShe is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
12. Isaiah 43:2.<\/strong> In those days when I am too overwhelmed, I have this verse to hold on to. When postpartum hormones, lack of sleep, sheer tiredness, and overwhelming chores get the better of me and I feel like drowning. This passage reminds me of the wonderful promise of the Lord that he will never abandon us. \u201cWhen you go through deep waters, I will be with you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n