Rest is necessary
Some days, I wake up feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. I’m a mom, a wife, a business owner, a homeschool parent—and I have no nearby village. It’s just me, my husband, and our kids, day in and day out.
I pour into my family. I pour into my work. I pour into everything and everyone, and some days, I have nothing left to give.
When Exhaustion Hits, Listen to It
There are days when I literally just lay in bed and do nothing but think. No work, no cleaning, no planning—just stillness. And for a long time, I felt guilty about it. I felt lazy. Like I was failing in some way because I wasn’t being “productive.”
But here’s what I’ve learned: Rest is not laziness. Rest is necessary.
The world will have you believing that if you’re not constantly grinding, you’re not doing enough. But I’ve come to realize that if I don’t stop and recharge, I can’t show up as the best version of myself for the people who need me most.
My Husband Deserves Rest Too
The truth is, I’m not in this alone. My husband is carrying just as much as I am. He’s a great provider, an amazing dad, and a true partner. He sees when I’m running on empty and urges me to rest while he takes care of everything.
But I feel bad—because he needs rest too. He’s always making sure we’re good, making sure everything is taken care of, and sometimes, I wonder if he’s running on fumes just like I am.
It’s a cycle we’re both caught in—giving, giving, giving—until we’re both drained. And that’s why we have to remind each other that we both deserve to pause.
Mamas (and Dads), We Deserve to Rest
As parents, we carry so much. We wake up early, we stay up late, we handle everything in between. And when we do take a moment for ourselves, society tells us we’re selfish.
But let’s flip that narrative—resting is not selfish, it’s self-care. Even Jesus rested. If He, the Son of GOD, took time away from the crowds to pray, reflect, and reset, why do we think we have to be superhuman?
Rest is a form of worship. It’s trusting that God will sustain us even when we pause.
Give Yourself (and Your Partner) Permission to Pause
So, to the mom, the wife, the entrepreneur, the homeschool teacher, and the dad who is holding it all together with no village—it’s okay to take a break.
Some days, that might mean an extra hour of sleep. Other days, it might mean laying in bed and staring at the ceiling. Whatever rest looks like for you, take it—without guilt.
Because when we rest, we restore. And when we restore, we can pour from a place of fullness instead of emptiness.
Scripture to Hold On To:
📖 Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Rest isn’t a reward for when you’ve “earned it.” It’s a requirement for the journey ahead. So, take it. You—and the ones you love—deserve it.