“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

I’m naturally inclined to be a morning person. As such, I can’t begin to tell you how many nights I’ve gone to bed and wondered how in the world I’d make it through the next day.

And I’m not talking about just days I knew difficult tasks awaited (though I’ve certainly had those, too!). But, I’m talking about just regular days. How could I survive the tediousness of day-in-day-out motherhood and all that goes with it?

I absolutely love being a mom. I am beyond thankful and blessed for having my children. At the same time, I also feel the exhaustion that comes with motherhood. The constant need to put everyone else first can drain us.

Yet, no matter how worn out I’ve been as I flopped into bed, God has been there with me each night and each morning. I’ve gotten through days of very minimum sleep in ways I truly don’t understand. I’ve undertaken Herculean tasks that pre-motherhood me couldn’t even begin to fathom.

It’s all because each and every morning, God is faithful to be there for me and give me strength. Just as each and every night, He holds me close in my weariness and gives me comfort.

He is a compassionate, loving and faithful Father.

Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for your compassion on me. Thank you for your faithfulness to hold me close and never letting me go no matter what. Remind me of your presence and strength as I go throughout my day today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.