You’re Not Lazy: Why Feeling Overwhelmed Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing as a Mom

Ever looked around your home — toys scattered, laundry piled up, dinner still undecided — and thought, “Why can’t I just get it together? Maybe I’m just lazy.”

I’ve been there too. But here’s the truth: you’re not lazy. Laziness is when you don’t care. Overwhelm is when you care deeply but are carrying more than you were ever meant to carry alone.

Motherhood is filled with invisible work that doesn’t show up in a clean kitchen or neatly folded laundry — remembering appointments, soothing tears, planning meals, holding your family together. That’s not failure. That’s real, holy work.

And the best part? God never asked us to do it all in our own strength. His grace is enough for today, even in your weakness.