There’s this myth floating around that says:
“If you’re a good mom, you’ll enjoy every moment with your kids.”
I don’t know who started this lie—maybe a magazine, a grandma with selective memory, or someone who’s never stepped on a LEGO barefoot. But let me be clear:
This is not biblical. This is not healthy. And this is not real life.
Because sometimes?
I don’t enjoy the whining.
I don’t enjoy the spilled juice.
I don’t enjoy repeating myself for the 14th time in the span of 3 minutes while someone cries because their banana is too “banana-y.”
That doesn’t make me a bad mom.
It makes me human.
What Scripture Actually Says
You know what God does say about motherhood?
“Love is patient, love is kind…” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
He never says:
“Love is cheerful while folding laundry at 10 p.m.”
Or
“Love smiles while breaking up the 8th fight before noon.”
God calls us to love—yes.
But He never expects us to enjoy every single second.
Even Jesus needed to step away from the crowds. Even He got tired.
If the Savior of the world needed a break, I promise—it’s okay if you do too.
Here’s the Truth:
You can be a good mom and still:
Need space Feel touched out Not enjoy pretend play today Long for bedtime with holy anticipation Wonder why your child is sobbing over socks
Enjoying motherhood and enduring it are both part of the journey.
It doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re faithful.
Grace Over Guilt
So if today wasn’t fun, if you felt more frazzled than festive, if you whispered “Lord, help me” more than “thank You, Lord”…
You’re not disqualified from being a good mom.
You’re not broken.
You’re not failing.
You’re just living in the real, raw middle of motherhood.
And God meets you there. Every single time.
The Takeaway:
You don’t have to enjoy every moment to be a good mom.
You just have to keep showing up.
And that? That’s holy.
With grace (and a second cup of coffee),
Lizzie
Myth-Busting Mama, Faith-Filled Mess, and Currently Ignoring the Laundry Again
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