Faithful Motherhood: Letting Go of Perfect, Holding On to Grace
Hey friend, can I be real with you for a moment?
Have you ever ended the day thinking, “Did I love my kids well today? Did I mess up too much? Did I do enough?” If so, you are so not alone. I’ve been there too more times than I can count.
Motherhood is one of the greatest blessings, but it’s also one of the hardest and holiest callings we’ll ever have. And while there are beautiful, joy filled moments, there are also days when we feel stretched thin, worn out, and wondering if we’re really doing okay.
Here’s something I’m reminding myself of, and I want to remind you too: God never asked us to be perfect moms. He asks us to be faithful ones.
God’s Grace Meets Us Right Where We Are
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
This verse hits me every time. God’s grace? It’s not just for church or the “big” moments. It’s for the everyday stuff the school drop offs, the tantrums, the long nights, the times we feel like we’re messing it all up.
We don’t have to be everything for everyone.
We don’t have to be Pinterest-perfect.
We don’t have to hold it all together every single day.
Our kids don’t need a perfect mom they need a mom who runs to Jesus and leans on His strength. His grace covers the gaps. Every single time.
Let’s Let Go of Perfect Together
This Mother’s Day, can we just let go of the pressure to be perfect?
Let’s stop measuring ourselves against the highlight reels on Instagram.
Let’s stop carrying guilt for the moments we lost our patience or couldn’t “do it all.”
Let’s stop believing the lie that we have to earn being a “good mom.”
Instead, let’s breathe in grace. Let’s remind ourselves daily that God’s got us and He’s got our kids too.
A Prayer for Our Hearts
Lord, thank You for the beautiful (and messy!) gift of motherhood. Remind me that Your grace is enough even when I feel like I’m not. Help me let go of perfection and hold tightly to You. Thank You for loving me and my family so well. Amen.
Little Reminders of God’s Grace
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I love keeping small reminders around me whether it’s a verse on a tee or a simple message on a mug those little things that bring my heart back to God’s truth on the hard days.
If you’re looking for something meaningful (for yourself or another mom you love), we’ve put together a Mother’s Day collection full of faith-filled pieces:
Some favorites:
- Beautifully curated Mother’s Day bundles to help her dive deeper into the God’s word.
- Soft, comfy faith-inspired tees and hoodies
- Encouraging stickers and bookmarks that brighten your day
Everything is created to uplift and remind us of the bigger picture: God’s love is enough. Always.
You Are Seen, Loved & Held
Friend, wherever you are right now, whether today feels light and joy filled or heavy and hard I want you to know: you are seen. You are loved. You are doing better than you think.
Let’s hold tight to grace together, not just on Mother’s Day, but every day. We’ve got this… because He’s got us.
What’s one thing you’re letting go of this season?
I’d love to hear! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @aboundinfaith let’s encourage each other. 💛
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