There’s tired and then there is momma tired. There is so much to keep up with in parenting. There are practices, games, band performances, play dates and birthday parties. There is homework and school activities. There is laundry to wash and dinner to cook. There is always something that needs to be done. It seems like there is never enough time to get everything done. How are we supposed to do it all?
Matthew 11:28-30 says, “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.” When you are tired and can’t seem to figure it all out, go to Jesus. Even when you are tired, carve out that time to spend at the feet of Jesus. Dive into God’s word each day to get you through the crazy.
When the weekend is packed with activities and the days and nights are long and you feel like you need to sleep in on Sunday, go to church tired. God is there waiting on you. God’s people are there waiting on you too. When you have that busy week and feel like you just need the weekend to unwind, unwind at church.
Do you think you are too busy and too tired to serve? Serve anyway. Follow the example of Jesus and serve others. Find a place of service at church and help build God’s Kingdom. Get plugged in and find a way to shine Jesus to others. There will always be late nights and busy weekends. There will always be celebrations and other activities. There will always be days when you feel tired, but Jesus is calling you to come to Him. There will always be weekends when you feel like there isn’t enough time. There will always be times when you just have to do it tired and that’s ok. Do it tired and find your rest in Jesus. He is worthy.
Resources
For families with preschoolers and school aged children:
Parents, as the Faith Builders in the home, you can start here:
For a complete Bible story worship experience with your child, please go to ministrygrid.lifeway.com and create or log in to your free account. Then follow this link for this week’s lesson: God called Abram.