4 Powerful Prayers for the Weary Mom

Prayer for the weary mom - Mom getting out of bed in pajamas

Motherhood is holy—but let’s be honest, it’s also hard.

When the dishes never end, the kids are fighting again, and you feel like you’ve got nothing left to give… you are not failing. You’re just a weary mom

This week, we’re sharing 4 simple, powerful prayers for the weary mom—each one rooted in God’s promises and made for tired hearts like ours. Save them. Share them. Pray them. He is with you, mama. Let’s walk this road together.

A Prayer for Strength When You Feel Empty

Father, I’m running on empty. Give me strength that doesn’t come from caffeine or willpower, but from You. Help me rely on Your Spirit and not my own strength to love my children well today.

Scripture:
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” —Isaiah 40:29

Prayers for the Weary Mom - A prayer for strength

Prayer for Endurance When the Days Feel Long

Lord, help me not grow weary in doing good. When it feels like my work is unseen or unfruitful, remind me that You are watching—and that a harvest is coming.

Scripture:
“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

Prayer for endurance for moms

A Prayer for Patience in the Chaos

Jesus, give me patience when everything feels loud, messy, and out of control. Help me respond to my children with grace, not frustration. Let Your peace rule in my heart today.

Scripture:
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful.” —Colossians 3:15

Mom prayer for patience

A Prayer for Rest for My Soul

God, I need real rest—not just sleep, but soul-deep peace. Help me come to You with my burdens and find rest in Your presence. Teach me to slow down and let You carry what I can’t.

Scripture:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28

short prayer for rest

Mom Prayer Devotional Journal

For more encouragement for weary moms:

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