WEEKLY PRAYER: Lord, Help Me Enjoy My Children
Scripture:
“When I am overwhelmed, You alone know the way I should turn.” Psalm 142:3 (NLT)
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
“Are you tired? Worn out? … Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11: 28-30 (MSG)
Weekly Prayer Devotional:
Summer can be beautiful. And it can also be overwhelming.
We go into it hoping to make memories, keep the peace, and soak up all the good moments because the world keeps whispering, “You only get 18 summers.”
But here’s what no one really talks about: summer can feel relentless. The routine disappears. The noise increases. The house feels smaller. You’re answering the same snack request every 17 minutes and wondering how many hours are left until bedtime.
You love your kids with everything you have, but some days, it’s hard to enjoy them.
And in that space between good intentions and unmet expectations, the enemy sneaks in with lies:
You’re not doing enough.
Your kids are bored and it’s your fault.
Other moms are handling this better.
But those are lies. The truth is, God didn’t choose you to be their mom because you could plan the perfect summer. He chose you because He knew your heart. He sees the effort no one thanks you for. He knows how deeply you care, even when you feel like you’re falling short.
He’s not asking you to perform. He’s inviting you to rest.
You don’t need to be the perfect mom. You just need to be a praying one. A mom who leans into grace when her strength runs out. A mom who comes back to the Lord again and again, knowing He’s not measuring her by how put-together the day looks, but by the heart she keeps offering up to Him.
So take the pressure off this week. The best parts of summer often happen in the middle of the ordinary moments. Laugh when you can. Step away when you need to. Ask God to help you not just love your kids, but actually enjoy them again.
Let this be the week your soul is quieted, even if the house isn’t.
Weekly Prayer:
Lord,
You see me right now- tired, trying, stretched, and hoping I’m doing this right.
I love my children so much. But some days, I feel like I’m just getting through the hours. I want to enjoy them. I want to be present. But I feel distracted, impatient, and worn down.
Help me slow down. Help me breathe. Help me see these long, noisy days as holy ground.
I surrender my expectations and lay down the pressure to be everything. You never asked me to do this on my own.
Fill my home with Your peace. Remind me that I don’t have to fix every moment. I just have to show up with love and lean into You.
You are the God who multiplies small things- the loaves, the fishes, the little bit of energy I have left. So I ask You to multiply my patience.
Multiply my tenderness. Multiply the joy in our home.
When I feel weak, be my strength. When I feel empty, be my fullness. When I forget, remind me that You are near, and that Your grace is enough for today.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Thought:
Give yourself permission to slow down. Your kids don’t need perfect plans, they need a present mom with a soft heart.
This week, try setting aside just ten minutes with each child. No phone. No multitasking. Just be there. Ask a question, follow their lead, and let the moment be enough.
And if today was hard, grace is still here. Tomorrow is a fresh start. You’re not failing. You’re growing. You’re showing up with love and asking God to carry what you can’t.
That’s not just enough- it’s beautiful.
