Daily Bread for the Overwhelmed Mom
Motherhood can be overwhelming. Some mornings, the to-do list feels longer than the hours in the day, and the weight of responsibilities presses heavy on our hearts while staring at everything that needs to be done: the meals, the laundry, the appointments, the endless little needs that cry out for our attention. It’s easy to feel buried before the day has even begun.
When I find myself in these moments of weariness, I repeat this phrase: “Give us this day our daily bread.”
Jesus reminds us to ask for daily bread—not tomorrow’s, not next week’s, just what we need for today.
He simply calls us to take the next right step: change the diaper, wash the dish, make the bed, speak the kind word, offer the prayer. And He promises His strength will meet us in each small moment.
When tomorrow feels daunting, rest in the assurance that new mercies are waiting for you in the morning, mercies custom-fit for tomorrow’s needs. Mamas, you don’t have to store up extra grace for all that is in front of you. You just need today’s portion, and God is faithful to provide it.
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Prayer: Father, thank You for being my daily bread. When I feel overwhelmed by all that motherhood requires, remind me that You are enough for today. Help me to slow down, take the next step, and trust that tomorrow will come with new mercies. Hold me in Your strength, moment by moment. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Quote: “Often, the next right thing is the best we can do. Life change is a bunch of little steps, made over and over again, and it makes all the difference” - John Delony
Verse: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” -Lamentations 3:22-23
Song:
“Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here, I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour, I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You”
-Lord I Need You by Matt Maher
From Another Mother,
Calah F.