Last Updated on January 5, 2026
Motherhood—it’s one of the most beautiful callings, but let’s be honest: it’s also one of the hardest.
Between the diaper changes, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists, and trying to disciple your kids, it can feel like you’re running a race you never quite signed up for.
And yet, no matter how much effort you put in, you’re still feeling stuck as a mom. Stuck in the guilt of always being behind. Stuck in the overwhelm of daily life. Stuck in the belief that you’re just “not enough” and “nothing will ever change.”
Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.
I know what it feels like to wrestle with these emotions. To feel like you’re giving everything you have and it’s still not enough. To feel the weight of motherhood pressing down on you until you’re convinced you can’t carry it another step.
But what I’ve learned through my own struggles is this: the feeling of being stuck often goes much deeper than we realize.
And the good news? There is a way out, if we are willing to open up and do the work with God.
The Emotional Toll of Motherhood
Let’s start with the emotions so many of us know too well: guilt, overwhelm, and that constant feeling of “not enough.”
Mom guilt whispers lies like, “You’re not doing enough for your kids,” or, “If you were a better mom, they’d behave differently.”
Overwhelm adds to the noise, drowning you in the sheer volume of things to do, the never-ending to-do list. And beneath it all, the feeling of being “not enough” tells you your worth is tied to how well you perform today as a mom.
The result? A vicious cycle that leaves you feeling stuck, defeated, and disconnected, ultimately wondering why you signed up for this gig.
But these emotions don’t just come out of nowhere. They often stem from deeper beliefs—beliefs about yourself, your kids, and even God.
The Lies That Keep Us Stuck
Have you ever stopped to ask why you feel so stuck? Sometimes the answer lies in the expectations we’ve placed on ourselves, but often, it goes deeper than that.
Many of us carry wounds from our past that shape how we see ourselves and our role as moms.
Maybe you grew up feeling like you had to earn love and approval, and now you’re parenting from that same place. Or maybe you’ve believed the subtle lie that you have to do it all—perfectly—for God to be pleased with you.
These lies might sound something like this:
- “I’m failing as a mom because my kids aren’t behaving the way they should.”
- “If I were a better Christian, I’d have more patience and self-control.”
- “I am only as good as how well I keep my home, manage my kids, or check off my to-do list each day.”
When we believe lies like these, they begin to shape not only how we see ourselves but also how we parent.
Instead of leading our children with grace and confidence, we parent from a place of striving, insecurity, and fear. And that’s when we get stuck—when our beliefs keep us trapped in cycles of guilt and overwhelm.
The Spiritual Roots of Feeling Stuck
Being “stuck” isn’t just an emotional or mental struggle. At its core, it’s a spiritual one.
When we’re feeling stuck as a mom, it’s often because we’ve allowed lies to take root in our hearts and crowd out the Truth of who God says we are.
The Enemy loves to use lies to keep us from walking in the freedom and joy that God has for us.
He knows that if he can keep us focused on our failures, we’ll miss the beauty of what God is doing in our families. He knows that if he can keep us striving, we’ll miss the rest and peace that come from trusting God to fill in the gaps.
But God wants more for you. He wants to set you free from the lies that keep you stuck. He wants to meet you in your struggles and remind you of the Truth—that you are loved, chosen, and equipped to be the mom to the children He has given you. You are here “for such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14)
The First Steps to Freedom
So, how do we move forward when our feelings are telling us differently? It starts with recognizing the lies that have taken root in our hearts and inviting God into those places of struggle. Here’s what that might look like:
- Pray Pray and ask God to open up your eyes to the lies that you are believing. Our beliefs are subconscious so we may not even realize what we are believing.
- Identify the Lies Take a moment to reflect on the thoughts and beliefs that have been weighing you down. And ask yourself “Says who?” – this is a great way to identify what thoughts and beliefs are lies and which ones are true. What lies have you been believing about yourself, your kids, or God? Write them down on the left-hand side of a sheet of paper.
- Invite God Into Your Struggles Bring those lies to God in prayer. Ask Him to reveal His Truth to you and replace the lies with His Word. For example, if you’ve been believing, “I’m not enough,” remind yourself that while that is true, it isn’t the full Truth and let God remind you that in Christ you are enough and His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). On the right-hand side of the same piece of paper, write the Truth that fights the preceding lie.
- Replace Lies with Truth Meditate in God’s Word, allowing His Truth to renew your mind. Post Scripture around your home as a reminder of who God says you are. Repeat two or three of the Truths daily to yourself! Set a reminder, create a wallpaper on your phone. Focus on just two or three at a time. Then, surround yourself with a community and resources that point you back to His promises.
Start Your Journey Today
If this resonates with you, I want you to know that you’re not alone. So many of us have felt stuck at some point in our motherhood journey.
That’s why I’ve created a free sample 5-day devotional designed specifically for moms like you. It’s simple, powerful, and packed with Scripture to help you uncover and replace the lies keeping you stuck.
Grab it here: Rooted: 5 Days of Motherhood Grounded in God’s Truth
If you want to dig more into this process of “taking your thoughts captive” and replacing your thoughts with God’s Truth, I encourage you to check out the 1-hr workshop I did on the topic and the accompanying workbook that will help prompt your journaling process.
Check that out here: Rooted in Christ for Moms Workshop
Motherhood isn’t about doing it all perfectly—it’s about walking faithfully with God and trusting Him to lead you and your family. You don’t have to stay stuck.
Let God’s Truth set you free so that you can parent with joy, freedom, and confidence. You’ve got this, mama, and God’s got you.