“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.” 2 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV
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 Target and walk through every aisle 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.
With 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!
*Today’s devotional is from The Wise Woman Stays and is available here!
I love coffee, cooking, and anything British.I have one wonderful husband and four crazy and joyful children - three big girls and one little boy.I am originally from the desert in Arizona and now I live in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.
I homeschool our children and struggle every day.Being part of Help Club for Moms has been a blessing in my life and I truly couldn’t mother without this incredible community behind me.
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4 Comments on “Remember to Take Care of Yourself”
Thank you for this! It is indeed timely
We are so thankful you are here!
This is so true! Even Jesus took time to be alone. 🙂
Yes! Amen!! He is our perfect example!