When my kids were little I can remember laying my head at night on my pillow, taking a deep breath and wishing I could sleep through the night. I was a tired mom and it was inevitable that I would be awakened somewhere between the wee hours of one and five and be asked to perform a motherly duty. The next morning I would drag myself to my coffee pot and read a Scripture as I headed to the shower to get ready for my job.
Why Are Moms So Tired?
Today, my kids are older and I find myself still tired. I don’t miss the late night jaunts to the bathroom, the ear piercing cries, or the consistent struggle to stay awake every time I sit down. Being a mother is hard, holy work. Being a working mother can require an extra ounce of grace and encouragement.
Juggling between raising kids that thrive, marriages that are rich, and meeting work deadlines, allows little time for self care and reflection. We are tired moms because of the realities we face day in and day out. I am guilty of putting myself in auto pilot or survival mode and checking the to do list off daily.
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What Tired Moms Can Do
There are a lot of opinions in our culture about what moms can do to help them when they are tired. We hear about setting priorities, planners, and focusing on one thing. We find organizational methods, phone apps, and cleaning services. We shop online, keep in touch through social media, and volunteer from a distance.
I am a strong advocate for all of these methods to help ease the load of life. But spending time in the Word has been the number one source of encouragement for my tired mama heart.
Maybe these verses will encourage you, too. Let them bring you calmness and peace today.
Verses on Finding Rest
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. (Psalm 91:1, ESV)
Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16, ESV)
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28, ESV)
Verses on Finding Strength
This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless. (2 Samuel 22:33, ESV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28:7, ESV)
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31, ESV)
Verses on Finding Joy
“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you
shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12, ESV)
For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. (Psalm 63:7, ESV)
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. (3 John 4, ESV)
As you are encouraged with these truths, tired mama, know you are loved! These verses are beautiful reminders for the rest, strength and joy we find in Him. If you would like an additional resource to encourage you in your faith walk as a tired mom, please check out this beautiful magazine from my friends at Joyful Life.
Definitely pinning for later. As a momma of four, I am often seeking comfort and direction in God’s word.
Love this! Blessings Sweet Mama!!
Girl, I am such a tired mom lately! Between having a baby a few months ago and doing remote learning with my other 3 kids, I am worn out by the end of the day! Thank you so much for sharing these verses and this post!
Oh man! I hear you!! Blessings sweet mama!!
Great verses! My kids are adults now but I could have used these verses when I was a tired mom.
This was such a great post. I know I could definitely draw on these scriptures every day of the week. Blessings, Joni
Blessings!!
I almost laughted when I read your title because I’m literally sitting in bed SO TIRED and wishing I was sleeping =). This is such an encouraging post to my soul. Thank you!
So glad it met you right where you are!!
I’m a tired mama of a teenager! What a year that we have been through! I have found such calm when I rest in Matthew 11:28. Thank you for this post❤️
I hear you! So glad it blessed you!!
Isaiah 40:31 is one of my favorite Bible verses because it reminds me to wait on the Lord and renew my strength.
Oh mine too!! So glad it blessed you!!
Thank you for these wonderful words of encouragement and wisdom for us tired moms! And the reminder that God is our Source for strength, help, peace, joy, and rest! And His Word is where we find Him! Blessings!
Blessings to you!!
Thanks so much for curating these verses perfect for tired moms! So very helpful! I’m always so much better prepared for my day when I spend time in the Word. It helps me with energy and clarity so I don’t get as overwhelmed, making everything on my list a top priority. God really does give us rest, joy, and abundant life!
Amen, Sister! So true!!
These are all great verse to cling to when we are tired. Which is a lot as busy moms. Thanks for putting these together!
So glad they blessed you!!
A wonderful encouraging post that we all need in these trying times.
Glad it was an encouragement!
Thank you so much for sharing! I love the beautiful reminders of rest, strength and joy! God bless you and your loved ones!
Thank you! Blessings to you as well!
Thanks for this refreshing. I’m a tired mama!! So much more tired now with kids always home trying to do school, and the toddler needing so much and the demands of work still there and growing!! It’s tempting at times to skip out on reading scripture but so right you are that it gives us the best rest & refreshing.
Oh man! I am right there with you! Cling to Him…we will make it :)!
Laura, what a lovely collection of Bible verses for tired moms! Even though my kids are grown with kids of their own, I still take encouragement from each one that you shared. And by the way, I love that you’ve shared The Joyful Life Magazine and devotional! What a delight!
So glad you liked it! Yes, such a great resource!!
3 John 4.
It has been such an important verse for me – my mother quotes it ever so often to us even now. Thank you for this.
I LOVE this one too! Blessings!!!
Matthew 11:28 is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing this collection. I think it will be an encouragement to many.
I am so glad you enjoyed this!! This verse is so encouraging!!
I can so relate to these scriptures for tired moms! I am a stay at home mom to two active boys, and especially during this quarantine time, I have been especially worn down. Thank you for sharing these Bible verses!
Oh man!! I hear you sister! I am so glad they ministered to you!! Hang in there Sweet Mama!!