The Tired Mama

It seems like on a day to day basis I am running myself thin. Motherhood comes with so many advantages. The only disadvantage is we give up on ourselves. I feel like some nights I am so tired I am throwing myself into the arms of Jesus begging for rest. Even though I am so fulfilled in my role as a mother I struggle with being worn out and tired. I'm always pushing myself. Wishing I could have just 5 more minutes of sleep. Wondering if I'm doing a good job. Schooling. Cleaning. Dealing with whose turn it is to build a lego house. It can be tiring. Us mothers forget to take care of ourselves.
And we do this because we love a little person so much more than ourselves that we don't take the time to rejuvenate.

Last month my sweet husband surprised me with a small getaway for our 15th anniversary. It was great to come together as a couple and to solely focus on our marriage. It was good for me to stop being mom for a moment.

God hold's motherhood in high regard. We mothers have a high calling and our actions are so important in the raising and shaping of our children. It's a bit intimidating. Sometimes I can't believe that God entrusts me with these little people.  I think that being a Mom just simply means being tired. All. The. Time.

So what to do when your are worn out?

I call upon my Heavenly Father for help. I throw myself at His feet asking for strength for another day. And through asking Jesus for help I see His grace and mercy. I don't know what my day will hold, but God does. He knows that I will fail and I will need help. This is where I will find rest in the arms of Christ.

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:24

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; It is who I say to you, "Fear Not, It is I the one who helps you." Isaiah 41:13