Where you’re convinced—deep down—that everyone else is doing this “mom” thing better than you.

But here’s the truth I’ve had to learn (and keep relearning): Feeling like a failure doesn’t mean you are one.

You Are Not Alone in the Mess

There’s a sacredness in the mess. God doesn’t turn away from your chaos—He draws near to it. He’s not disappointed by your brokenness—He steps into it with grace.

He doesn’t wait for you to be polished and perfect before He shows up. He meets you in the sticky floors, in the tearful prayers whispered in the bathroom, in the middle of the yelling and the apologizing and the “I’m doing the best I can.”

His Grace Fills the Gaps

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

I used to think God wanted my strength. But now I know—He just wants my surrender.

My weakness doesn’t disqualify me—it’s where His strength begins. When I show up, even messy, even weary, even unsure, He meets me with more than enough grace.

Because He never asked me to be perfect. He asked me to be faithful.

Your Kids Don’t Need a Perfect Mom

They need a present one. One who’s trying. One who admits when she’s wrong. One who comes back and says, “I love you,” even after a rough morning.

Your motherhood is holy, not because it’s always happy or tidy—but because God is in it.

A Prayer for the Weary Mama

Lord,
You see me right here—in the middle of the overwhelm, the guilt, the noise.
Some days I feel like I’m doing it all wrong.
Help me remember that I’m not failing—I’m pouring.
That You’ve called me to this sacred work, and You haven’t left me to do it alone.
When I feel undone, wrap me in Your grace.
When I feel behind, remind me that love is not measured in checklists.
Let my children see You in me, even when I fall short.
And when the day ends in tears, help me end it with prayer, knowing Your mercies are new in the morning.

Amen.

You’re Still the Right Mama

If no one told you today—You’re doing better than you think.
You are chosen, equipped, and deeply loved.

God didn’t make a mistake when He made you their mama.
Even on your hardest days.
Even when the house is loud and the budget is tight.
Even when your voice is tired and your heart is heavier than your to-do list.

You are not failing.
You are faithful.
And that matters more than you know.