The day is just beginning and you already find yourself straining to hold back the tears. You’re buried in all the responsibility that makes itself known the moment you set your feet to the ground. You feel helpless to get it all done, to make it through the day, without having a meltdown with one of the kids. The to do list is endless, yet you can’t find the time to even complete the first thing. It is all piling on top of you and you’re ready to collapse beneath the weight.

You’re weary.

You’re exhausted.

You’re drowning.

You’re feeling down right defeated.

It is here where you wonder if you were ever truly cut out for this motherhood thing. It’s here where you question if you’ll make it through the day. It’s here where you have to stare everything straight in the face and say you can, and you will.

You will make it through today.

Every tantrum.

Every refused meal.

Every nap fought.

You will make it.

You are meant for this thing called motherhood. How do I know? Because God made you a mother. He looked at you and He said, “She can do this.” But He didn’t stop there. He said, “She can do this…and I will help her.”

God knew what He was doing when He called you to be a mom. He knew what He was doing when He gave you those kids. He knew there would be days like this, and He knew you would need the strength to make it through. He has promised to be that anchor in which you can find your strength and draw from it exactly what will empower you through the day. He has promised to be that rock on which you can stand when you feel like your insides are crumbling.

Weary mama, He knew there would be days like this. He knew there would be days that you felt like you couldn’t take another step. He knew there would be days that you had to hide in your room to breathe. He knew you would question your ability, that’s why He promised you He would be there. Draw into Him for the strength that you need. You got this, mama.