Have you ever felt like you were running on fumes, but still expected to keep going?

You love your family. You know you’re blessed. But there are days—maybe even weeks—when exhaustion settles in deeper than your bones. It lives in your heart, your mind, your spirit. And in the middle of it all, you wonder, “Is this what motherhood is supposed to feel like?”

If you’re feeling that today, I want you to know: you are not alone. And more importantly, you’re not failing.

Burnout doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong. Sometimes, it simply means you’re doing too much without being filled again. And the beautiful thing is—God has made space for your rest.

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Jesus Knows What It’s Like to Be Weary

When I think about burnout, I think about the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28–30:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

These aren’t just poetic words—they’re a personal invitation.

Jesus doesn’t say, “Come to me once you’ve sorted everything out.”

He says, “Come to me as you are—tired, burdened, stretched thin—and I will give you rest.”

Not just physical rest. Rest for your soul.

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When You’re Doing “All the Right Things” but Still Tired

Motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, serving at church—it’s all good. It’s all meaningful. But if we’re honest, sometimes it leaves us feeling dry.

I’ve had seasons where everything on the outside looked right. But inside, I was tired, irritated, and overwhelmed. I wasn’t making space to be with God—I was just doing things forGod.

And that’s where the burnout grew.

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Signs You Might Be Burnt Out Spiritually or Emotionally

• You’re always busy, but never feel accomplished

• You feel guilty taking breaks

• You get easily irritated over small things

• You’re constantly “on” but spiritually disconnected

• You feel alone in your responsibilities, even if you’re surrounded by people

Friend, you weren’t created to carry everything alone. And thankfully, you don’t have to.

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3 Gentle Ways to Return to Rest in God

Here’s what I’ve been learning (slowly, sometimes imperfectly) about how to return to God’s rest:

1. Start small—give God five minutes.

Before the kids wake up, or during nap time, or even while stirring dinner—just five minutes with Him. Open the Bible. Whisper a prayer. Let it be simple.

2. Let something stay undone.

This one’s hard. But rest often means choosing not to finish everything. Trust that God can work in the stillness. That He values your soul more than your productivity.

3. Let Jesus hold what you’ve been carrying.

Your fears. Your expectations. Your overwhelm. Trade them for His peace. You weren’t meant to carry it all. He is faithful to carry you.

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You Can Be Weary and Still Blessed

Being tired doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

Needing rest doesn’t make you weak.

It means you’re human—and it means you’re invited.

So today, I want to speak this over you:

You are still blessed, even when you’re burnt out.

And God is not disappointed in your need—He’s drawing near.

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A Prayer for the Weary Mum

Lord, I give You my weary heart. I surrender the pressure to hold everything together.

Would You meet me in this place of exhaustion?

Teach me to rest—not just with my body, but with my soul.

Help me remember that I’m Your daughter first, before I’m anyone else’s anything.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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You’re Not Alone

If this spoke to your heart today, would you share it with a friend?

Sometimes just knowing someone else gets it makes all the difference.

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You are seen. You are held. And even here—you are loved.