What Makes My Kids Cry Today

There’s a lie that creeps in around Sunday evening.

It whispers that you should’ve gotten more done.

That the laundry should already be folded.

That you should’ve meal prepped, caught up on emails, or made some kind of magical family memory between church and snack time.

It tells you that you’re behind.

That other moms are more prepared, more balanced, more on top of things.

And that somehow, if you were stronger or more organized, life wouldn’t feel so heavy.

But can I tell you the truth I’ve been preaching to my own weary heart?

You’re not behind.

You’re just tired.

And tired people need grace — not guilt.

God Doesn’t Grade You on Productivity

He’s not measuring your worth by your checklist.

He’s not keeping track of how many things you crossed off this weekend.

He’s looking at your heart. And He sees a woman who keeps showing up.

Even when she’s exhausted.

Even when the dishes are still in the sink.

Even when she doesn’t feel very strong or spiritual.

And you know what? That’s enough.

Rest Isn’t a Reward — It’s a Command

We forget that God built rest into the rhythm of creation.

Not as a luxury for when everything’s done — but as a rhythm for being human.

So if you’re reading this while your house is loud, your back hurts, and your list is longer than your energy… take a breath.

You’re not lazy. You’re living a full, giving life.

And God isn’t asking for more from you — He’s offering rest to you.

Let Him carry what you can’t.

Let Him cover what you missed.

Let Him fill in the gaps where you’ve run out.

Because you’re not behind.

You’re just tired.

And He’s still enough.

With grace (and zero guilt about that pile of laundry),

Lizzie

Mom of Five, Sunday-Night Sigh Specialist, and Firm Believer in Naps + Jesus