The dishes are stacked. The toddler’s crying. The floor crunches under your feet, and your to-do list is untouched.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. To say my place is a mess right now would be an understatement. Four kids in a tiny space, dishes piled high, laundry screaming for attention, and let’s not even talk about the state of the floor or the dogs.
I don’t think we’re supposed to admit this, but here goes: I’m tired. Not just tired like I need a nap, but soul-weary. You ever feel that way? Like even if you got a full night’s sleep and your house magically cleaned itself, you’d still feel heavy?
So what do you do when you’re tired of giving and it still feels like it’s never enough?
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The Weariness Is Real
Let’s call it like it is—this life we’ve chosen is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. Motherhood. Homeschooling. Homemaking. Homesteading. Each of those alone can wring you dry, but together? That’s next-level fatigue.
There have been so many days where I’ve felt invisible. Like the whole world assumes I’ll just handle everything. And sometimes that gets under your skin, doesn’t it? That silent resentment builds. You wonder, “Why do I even bother?”
But here’s what steadies my heart—God never ignores the hidden work. And when you don’t know how to rest, it’s easy to think you’re supposed to push through it all alone.
Scripture Speaks Into the Exhaustion
“Let us not become weary in doing good…”
Galatians 6:9 doesn’t tell us to never feel tired. It says, don’t give up.
It doesn’t mean perfection. It means perseverance.
God isn’t grading your life on neatness or how many meals you prepped this week. He sees your faithfulness. He sees every cup you pour, every night you get up with a child, every “yes” that cost you comfort.
He sees you biting your tongue when your toddler melts down, again. He sees you cleaning up after your husband has left the cupboards open—again. He sees you showing up in little ways that feel unnoticed.
And He says, “Don’t quit. It matters.” When you know how to rest, you’re better able to keep going in grace instead of gritting your teeth in exhaustion.
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Your Labor Is Not in Vain
You might not see the fruit today. You might not see it this month. But every prayer, every chore, every grace-filled moment is a seed.
Even the hard moments—when you snap and apologize, when you humble yourself before your kids—those are seeds too. They teach repentance and forgiveness in ways a lesson plan never could.
When I plant a seed in the garden, there’s no guarantee it’ll grow. But I still water it. I still believe something might take root. That’s what we’re doing in this season. Sowing in faith.
Learning how to rest while sowing is part of trusting God with the outcome.
Rest Is Allowed, and Needed
Even Jesus stepped away. He left the crowds. He withdrew to quiet places to pray. He rested.
And if Jesus needed rest, then mama, so do you.
Pouring out requires being filled—and only God can truly fill you.
Learning how to rest doesn’t mean you stop being a good mom. It means you’re wise enough to refuel.
Here are a few simple ways I try to rest, even when the house is loud and life is full:
- Start your day with prayer, even just a whispered “Lord, I need You today.” This is how to rest before the chaos even starts.
- Tape Scripture verses around the house—on the mirror, the fridge, the laundry room wall. Let them speak life in passing glances.
- Listen to a Psalm while folding laundry or walking outside. This is how to rest your spirit even when your hands are busy.
- Pause for quiet gratitude—list three things you’re thankful for, even in chaos. It’s a simple shift in how to rest your heart.
- Create mini-Sabbaths: no-phone hours, tea with worship music, or 10 minutes of silence after bedtime. This is how to rest in real time, not in some imaginary peaceful future.
- Schedule downtime: 20 minutes to sit and breathe. Let the chore wait. This is how to rest with purpose.
- Simplify a meal once a week—cereal, sandwiches, or leftovers. Letting go of dinner perfection is how to rest, too.
- Go outside alone if you can, even for five minutes. The silence teaches your body how to rest.
- Go to bed 15 minutes early. You’d be surprised how that tiny change teaches you how to rest proactively.
- Delegate one thing. Let the kids fold towels or ask your spouse to do bath time. This is how to rest through shared effort.
- Stop apologizing for needing a break. Recognizing your limits is how to rest in the truth, not shame.
- Lean into God’s presence. Let Him remind you that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. That’s the ultimate how to rest.
Closing Encouragement
Mama, God sees the work you do in love.
You are not invisible to Him. You are not forgotten. You are not falling short.
Keep sowing. Even when no one claps. Even when the fruit hasn’t come yet.
The harvest will be sweet.
Prayer
Lord, You see every moment I give without being thanked. You know how weary my soul feels. Help me not give up in doing good. Let Your strength be mine today. Refresh my heart, and remind me that I am sowing seeds for a harvest only You can bring. Amen.
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💬 When was the last time you felt like giving up? What helped you press on?
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