What Makes My Kids Cry Today

By Lizzie @ What Makes My Kid Cry Today

Real Life. Real Laughs. Real Jesus.

Maybe you’ve whispered it this week.

In the middle of a meltdown.

After a hard doctor’s appointment.

During the 7th bedtime request for water.

Or while staring into a fridge full of ingredients but no dinner plan:

“I don’t know if I’m cut out for this.”

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re the right mom for your child…

If you’ve ever felt like they’d be better off with someone more patient, more organized, more together—

This one’s for you.

👶 God Didn’t Make a Mistake

That child of yours?

The one who challenges you, delights you, baffles you?

They were placed in your arms on purpose.

Not by chance.

Not by mistake.

Not because God ran out of better options.

But because He looked at your child and said,

“I’m giving them to her. Because she’s the right one.”

📖 Scripture to Hold On To

“Now may the God of peace… equip you with everything good for doing His will.”

— Hebrews 13:20–21

God equips those He calls.

And He called you to motherhood.

He didn’t wait for you to feel ready.

He didn’t wait for your house to be in order or your schedule to be perfect.

He handed you this holy assignment, knowing full well you’d grow in it—not before it.

💭 You’re Not Perfect—You’re Present

You don’t have to be flawless.

You don’t have to know all the answers.

You just have to show up, day after day, with love and grace and a little bit of humor when things fall apart.

(And maybe snacks. Snacks help.)

🙏 A Sunday Prayer for the Doubting Mom

Jesus,

Thank You for trusting me with this child.

Some days I feel unqualified, undone, and unsure.

But You didn’t choose me by accident.

Remind me that I’m the right mom—because You say I am.

Fill in the gaps. Strengthen my spirit.

And let my children see You in the way I love them.

Amen.

💬 Final Thought

You may not feel like the best mom in the world today.

But to your child, you’re the only one.

And to God, you are fully equipped for this calling—messy bun, coffee breath, mismatched socks and all.

You’re the right mom for this job.

Exactly as you are.