Have you ever collapsed onto the couch and wondered, “How am I supposed to do all of this?” Moms: You’re not alone. Between the laundry mountains, the constant cooking, the school lunches, the work deadlines, and the carpool coordinating, it can feel impossible to find time to be present with your kids and your spouse, let alone with yourself. At the end of a day like this, the assurance of tomorrow's problems and chaos can leave you feeling overwhelmed. And then…you can get hit with a wave of shame around how you’re supposed to juggle life, your Christian faith, and somehow impart your hope in Jesus to your kids.
But here’s the truth: you were never meant to do it all and you were never meant to carry it all alone.
As with anything in life, we do what we can, and God fills in the rest – supernaturally. He makes a way where there is no way! So, if you’re scrambling, trying to figure out how you can balance juggling motherhood and faith, this blog is for you.
Why the “Perfect Christian Mom” is a Myth
Social media and comparison can make you feel like every other Christian mom has her morning devotional done by 6 AM, laundry folded meticulously for her kids, a nutritious breakfast ready on the table, and of course, children who recite scripture before they head to school.
But here’s the thing – whatever you see on social media, it’s not real life. Social media is a curated collection that showcases the best of someone. You’re not seeing the Monday - Sunday struggle, the mid-breakfast scuffles between two siblings who aren’t getting along, or the grumbling of the youngest who can’t be bothered to open the Bible or listen to a word you say.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a Christian mom, struggling with mom burnout, or wondering how to be a Godly mom, one of the best things you can do is to stop comparing yourself to other moms. Today is the day to let go of the “perfect Christian mom” myth.
Another thing that will help you as you are juggling faith and motherhood is to take time to read the Bible for yourself. Whether you take 5 minutes before the kids get up or you listen to the Bible while you’re doing your hair and make-up, nourishing your soul with Bible verses for moms is essential.
Renew your mind with Bible verses for moms this Mother’s Day to find grace, peace, and calm during this busy season: 10 Bible Verses for Moms: Honoring God’s Vision for Women
5 Ways to Keep Your Faith Strong During Full Seasons
Whether you’re struggling with mom burnout, wondering how to schedule quiet time with your kids, wrestling with feeling like an overwhelmed Christian mom, or are simply asking, “How to be a Godly mom?” on Google, here are 5 simple ways to keep your faith strong during full seasons as a Christian mom.
1. 1-minute prayers: When you’re looking for relief as an overwhelmed Christian mom, 1-minute prayers are a game-changer. If you’re feeling like a hamster on a hamster wheel at the thought of juggling faith and motherhood, you’re not alone. Thankfully, you don’t need the schedule of a seminary student to be a good Christian. As a Christian mom, you need to start with surrender, prayer, and grabbing little moments of connection with God wherever you can find them.
As a Christian mom, 1-minute prayers help you get connected with God with just a few seconds. You don’t need a perfectly curated quiet time to experience the nearness of God. You just need to turn your heart and attention to Him.
Learn more about prayer and read pre-written prayers in our FREE e-book: Let’s Talk About Prayer: Simple Steps to Connect with God
2. Stick scripture everywhere: If you’re struggling with mom burnout and needing help on how to be a Godly mom, making scripture a part of your daily rhythms is essential. But let’s be honest, as a busy, overwhelmed Christian mom, when are you going to find time in your day to sit down and read the Bible?
One way to hack the time crunch as a busy Christian mom is to stick scripture anywhere you can! Write or print out Bible verses and place them all over the house. Stick a Bible verse on your bathroom mirror and your kids’ mirror! Place a Bible verse on your car dashboard. Play worship music that’s rooted in scripture during the drive to school. Put a Bible verse by your sink to memorize and meditate on as you’re doing the dishes. And, you can download audio Bibles to listen to the word as you’re making coffee, cooking breakfast, or getting ready for bed.
3. Immerse yourself in a Christian community: No one is meant to walk alone – especially overwhelmed Christian moms! When you’re juggling faith and motherhood, you can feel alone and wonder if you’ll ever catch a break. Is there ever any grace for moms? Yes, there is, and other moms are essential to helping you overcome seasons of mom burnout and overwhelm.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17
As a Christian mom, finding your people at a local church is a must. Join a small group, a women’s Bible study, or a mom’s prayer group so you have a place where you can be honest about the hard days and celebrate the goodness of God!
What if your church doesn’t have any small groups or women’s Bible studies? Start one! Even though this can feel like another thing on your plate as you’re juggling faith and motherhood, we promise you: it will help you, nourish you, and get you into a new season as a Christian mom.
Discover more about the power of community in our blog: 5 Bible Verses About Christian Community
4. Give yourself grace and ask for what you need: Sometimes, as Christian moms, we can be afraid or self-conscious to ask for help. As you’re breaking the myth of the perfect Christian mom, it’s essential to give yourself the grace that Jesus already has. Another tool to help you juggle faith and motherhood is to ask for help and express what you need.
In the newborn season? Ask your trusted friends and those in your community for help with meals. You can even ask if they have capacity for the “night shift” one night a week, so you can get a full 8 hours of sleep.
Dishes have you in a state of overwhelm? Ask moms in your community for tips on routines on how they handle the stress of the kitchen. You can also give your husband and children opportunities to help you with the dishes.
Struggling with bad dreams? You can ask your spouse for help and have him pray over you before you each night before you head to bed.
Asking for help and asking for what you need can feel uncomfortable as an overwhelmed Christian mom, but remember the phrase, “It takes a village.” It’s true because it does! Moms don’t do it all by themselves. Moms ask for help and receive the help when it’s given.
5. Let your kids see your faith in action: While it’s important that your kids see you read the Bible, pray at dinner, and worship on drives to school, it’s also important that your kids see your faith in action. And the best part? They’re never too young to start showing them.
Whether you choose to make a double portion of a dinner so that you can drop it off at the house of another mom with a newborn, or whether you keep Target gift cards in your car to help a homeless person, or whether you teach your kids about tithing and giving to charity, letting your kids see your faith in action is a great way to juggle faith and motherhood at the same time.
Hear real-life stories of a Christian mom sharing her faith with her 7 kids in our blog: How to Help Your Kids Share Their Faith
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
Conclusion
As we wrap up this blog for Christian moms, we want to remind all of the moms out there that you are crushing it and you are doing eternally significant work as you raise up the next generation. From the lunches you pack, to the little discipleship moments, to the prayers you pray over your sleeping children, and all the times you’ve chosen to be patient and calm when you’re angry, and especially the times you’ve chosen to get up in the morning when you’re running on empty – all of this matters to God and none of this goes unnoticed.
Remember: you don’t have to do it all. You just have to take it one day at a time and embrace the season you’re in. Before you know it, the next season will be here.
