Remember to Take Care of Yourself

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Remember to Take Care of Yourself

Motherhood is exhausting. If I can be honest, it is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I am sure most of you can agree that the intensity of it all has been a surprise. The love for our children is intense, and so is their strong will to be their own person, the tiredness from trying to do everything, and the frustration that comes from spending all of our time caring for others.

It is hard. And that’s why it’s time to start caring for ourselves, mamas, because we cannot pour from an empty cup!

It’s normal to get overwhelmed with the responsibility of being a mother, a wife, and a human. We spread ourselves so thin, taking care of everybody else but ourselves. But I’m here to tell you, mama, you need to take care of you too. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus calls to us, saying “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” He desires us to slow down and find a few tranquil moments with Him.

You are just as important as those babies that you spend every waking minute (and most sleeping ones too) worrying about. Your family is amazing, and they deserve the best version of you. Well, guess what? The best version of you will only be created if you take breaks! Love on yourself a bit and let Jesus do the heavy lifting. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Go take a bubble bath, read a book, or go to your favorite store and walk through every section alone.

Every mother is still her own person! Underneath all of the laundry, dishes, and lists, you’re you, and you need to maintain that individuality in order to be fulfilled. Trust me, I’ve been there, and it’s an empty feeling when you lose who you are. So go take a break, mama. It’s okay. I’m taking one too.

Blessings and Love,

Rachel

Go Deeper:

  • I strongly encourage you to spend some time in prayer about this topic. Read a few of these verses about your identity in Christ and be reminded of whose you are. You are more than a busy mom; you are a daughter of the King with gifts and talents that need to be cultivated and cherished!

• Philippians 1:6 • 2 Timothy 1:7 • 1 Corinthians 3:16 • 1 Peter 2:5

What’s Next?

Write in your journal or even on a whiteboard a few dreams or goals for yourself. I know this will be a challenge, but these cannot be related to your role as a wife or a mother. A few examples are reading goals, exercising goals, or goals of learning a language or an instrument. Something I am currently hoping and praying for myself is to have the diligence to regularly call my sisters. They both live out-of-state, and I know this would be wonderful for our relationship. Friends, I am praying for all of you!

Rachel Jones
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One Comment on “Remember to Take Care of Yourself”

  1. Every word spoke to my soul! I forget to stop and take care of myself in the midst of raising my 9 precious children and I do find I forget who I am. Thank you for taking the time to write to us mothers to take care of ourselves.

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