35+ Encouraging Bible Scriptures for Overwhelmed Moms
You are feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a busy mom and want scripture to give you peace.You are in the right place!
These 30+ scriptures for overwhelmed moms will do just that!
As a busy mom of four young kids, I find myself needing to rely on scriptures from the Bible to keep me grounded when I feel overwhelmed or stressed. In moments of exhaustion and uncertainty, finding solace in god’s word can provide much-needed comfort and encouragement. Here are 30 Bible verses to uplift and strengthen overwhelmed and stressed moms in their journey of motherhood.
For me, I often feel raising small children (four, with a set of twins) is it’s own kind of battle ground. I need to start every morning in prayer and reflecting on key verses in the Bible to give me the strength to get through the day with His perfect peace.
Scriptures for overwhelmed moms
Whether you are a first-time mom, single mom, stay-at-home mom or working mom, motherhood is hard and we need voices in our life that are speaking Godly encouragement. Write them out, put them on your mirror or read them everyday in your journal, but I hope you let them speak life in to you today.
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To the Overwhelmed Mom
Overwhelmed mother, God’s unfailing love will cary you during this season of life. So next time you are experiencing hard days, pull up these verses and reflect on them.
1. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
2. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 (NIV)
3. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
4. “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” – Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
5. “when I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn”. – Psalm 142:3 (NLT)
To the Struggling Mom
We were not meant to carry all of the struggles of motherhood in our own strength, we have the power of Christ with us at all time. May these verses help release the tension and weight you carry during these hard times.
5. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
6. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)
7. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
8. “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17 (NIV)
9. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
To the Anxious Mom
My you have the peace of God fill your heart and remove any anxious thought you have.
10. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
11. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
12. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” – Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
13. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
14. “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)
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To the Mom Needing Strength
Are you feeling weak and physically exhausted? Lack of sleep, trying toddler tantrums, housework that never ends, the weary mom needs these verses for the strength that only comes from the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
16. “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
17. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” – Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV)
18. “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” – Psalm 9:9 (NIV)
19. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
20. “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
To the Mom Who Worries
As a mom, I have struggled with anxious thoughts, in the effort of trying to be proactive, find myself falling trap to over worrying. May these verses calm your anxious thoughts and remember that God cares for even the birds of the air.
21. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
22. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
23. “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” – Isaiah 54:4 (NIV)
24. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
25. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
26. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (NIV)
27. “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
28. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 (NIV)
29. “For I know the plan I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11
For the Mom who Needs Comfort
May the God of all comfort fill your day today with His peace. Take a deep breath exhausted mom, and feel the power of the Holy Spirit give you the exact comfort you need on these tough days.
30. “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” – Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
31. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
32. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
33. “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” – Nahum 1:7 (NIV)
34. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
35. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)
36. “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)
Scriptures for Overwhelmed Moms
As I was writing this blog post, I had a friend reach out to me asking for prayer for a personal situation she was dealing with. I was blown away that I was able to pray over here with one of the verses IN THIS POST.
These verses matter. Speaking Jesus’ name in to your situation, no matter how big or small matters. God has mighty power and wants to be in your life, giving you His peace of mind, and clothing you with the full armor of God.
Christian moms, in moments of overwhelm and stress, let these scriptures from the heavenly Father be a source of strength, comfort, and encouragement for you as a mom. Remember, you are not alone, and God is with you every step of the way, guiding and sustaining you through the challenges of motherhood.
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Heavenly Father, I pray every mom who reads these scripture verses today would feel YOUR presence come over them. She would know she is a good mom, doing a good job, and is greatly loved by a perfect God. May she be filled with God’s peace, unending love, even when in the trenches of motherhood. I pray for increased energy, extra patience and a cup full of love in her heart and home. Amen!
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