Hanging on by a Thread

“It is in these moments that we need to remember the Lord, in His unfailing love, is always there to support us and bring us peace.”

“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalms 94:18-19

Motherhood is a beautiful and precious journey filled with moments of joy, laughter and unconditional love. 

But let’s get real, ladies. It can also be exhausting and overwhelming. 

The responsibilities, constant demands, and never-ending list of things to do can leave you feeling exhausted, emotionally and physically. Leaving many of us feeling like we are hanging on by a thread. It is in these moments that we need to remember the Lord, in His unfailing love, is always there to support us and bring us peace.

Psalm 94 reminds us that when we feel like we are slipping, when we feel that the weight of motherhood feels like more than we can bear, God’s love is there to hold us steady. It is in these times we can turn to Him and find rest in His presence. He understands what we go through as moms. He sees the challenges we face and desires to help us navigate through them.

Rather than trying to do it all on our own, let’s surrender our burdens to the Lord. Let us look to Him for guidance and rely on His strength. Through prayer and the study of His Word, we can find comfort and reassurance. He has entrusted us with the incredible task of motherhood, and He equips us with the wisdom and strength we need to fulfill it.

God’s promises remind us that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Action Steps:

• Remember that you are not alone in this. Surround yourself with a community of support. We are not perfect, and there is no shame in asking for help when needed.

• Remember to give yourself grace. We often extend grace to our friends much easier than we do to ourselves. Give yourself the same grace you would give your best friend.

• Pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and support. Help us to turn to You when we are feeling overwhelmed. Remind us to turn to You for strength and peace. May we find comfort in Your presence and in Your love for us. In Jesus's name we pray.

Written by Marquel, a mom who has been there