Some days, mama, the chaos starts before you even finish your first thought. The house is a disaster zone. The sink looks like it’s filing a complaint. Toys have multiplied overnight like gremlins. And somewhere in the mix, Monkey Boy has hidden a banana in his bed, and now a thriving ant colony is living its best life under his pillow.
Meanwhile, the rambunctious 2-year-old has decided I am the last remaining tree in the jungle and is scaling me accordingly. My hair has become a rope swing straight out of Rapunzel. I can’t remember the last time I showered. I definitely haven’t eaten. And I’m trying to juggle the house, the toddler, and work at the same time like some frazzled circus act on the verge of collapse.
So naturally, I thought opening a Dr Pepper would be my tiny moment of peace.
Except the universe said, “LOL. No.”
It exploded like a full-blown Mentos experiment. A soda geyser shot across the kitchen, baptizing everything in carbonated stickiness. And that was it. The tears rolled. I sat right there in a wet, sticky puddle, feeling like the human version of spilled soda — flat, exhausted, and completely done.
But Here’s the Good News: God Hasn’t Reached His Limit, Even When You Have
The Bible is full of people who hit the wall — emotionally, physically, spiritually — and God met every single one of them right there.
Elijah Under the Broom Tree — 1 Kings 19
Elijah had just done incredible, miraculous ministry work… and then he hit his breaking point. He ran into the wilderness, collapsed under a broom tree, and said the most relatable line in Scripture:
“I have had enough, Lord.” — 1 Kings 19:4
Been there, Elijah.
I have sat in that same energy — except my broom tree was a kitchen floor covered in Dr Pepper spray.
And what did God do?
He didn’t lecture Elijah.
He didn’t tell him to toughen up.
He didn’t say “be grateful” or “you should be able to handle this.”
God sent an angel with:
• rest
• water
• food
Before God sent Elijah back into the world, He made sure Elijah was restored.
God will do the same for you.
Scriptures for the “I Can’t Do This Anymore” Days
📖 Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Even when the broken heart is over spilled soda and overwhelming exhaustion.
📖 Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
He never said “come to me when your house is clean.”
📖 Isaiah 40:29 — “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Especially the moms who haven’t eaten since yesterday.
📖 1 Peter 5:7 — “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
Sticky leggings, ant invasions, toddler climbing included.
- Moving in God’s Plan Without Having All the Answers
My teen is driving. She’s graduating. She has a million questions about the future… and if I’m honest, so do I. Somewhere between “what if this goes wrong” and “should we just wait,” I realized… we don’t outgrow that feeling. We just get better at hiding it. If you’ve ever felt stuck between taking a step and waiting on God, this one’s for you. - Why Mom Guilt Feels So Heavy: Easter Chaos, Comparison, and Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus
A chaotic Easter Sunday full of slime, meltdowns, and missed expectations becomes a real-life reminder that mom guilt is often rooted in comparison. Through the story of Peter walks on water, this devotional unpacks how shifting our focus from others back to God can pull us out of the guilt spiral—and back into grace. - When the Church Uses a Lot of Words but Says Very Little
Y’all. Corporate America and church should not sound this similar. Big words. Big vision. No explanation. I’m craving substance over slogans, and I think a lot of us are. - Don’t judge from the pew: you don’t know the whole story
A split skirt in church became a lesson on judgment, grace, and why Jesus warned us about beams, motes, and assuming we know the whole story. - Joseph, Step-Parenting & Obedience That Chooses Family
Joseph shows us that fatherhood isn’t about biology — it’s about obedience, protection and choosing love when it costs you something.
A Reminder for Your Heart
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to do it all.
You don’t have to pretend you’re not overwhelmed.
God sees you.
God strengthens you.
God holds you.
Even on sticky, chaotic, tear-filled days… you are not alone.
Grace is still yours.
Mercies still renew.
And friend — you’re doing better than you think.
GUIDED PRAYER
“Lord, I come to You tired, sticky, overwhelmed, and feeling like I’m holding everything together with dry shampoo and duct tape. You see me in the chaos, even when I feel invisible. You know when I’ve reached the end of myself, and You don’t shame me for it — You meet me in it.
Just like You met Elijah under the broom tree, meet me here in my kitchen floor moment. Give me rest where I’m exhausted, peace where I’m anxious, and strength where I feel like I’ve got nothing left to give.
Help me breathe.
Help me reset.
Help me remember that I don’t mother alone — I mother with You.
Surround my home with Your presence.
Calm the noise inside my heart.
Remind me that even on the messiest day, Your grace is still enough.
Thank You for caring about the little things — even the Dr Pepper explosions, the sticky floors, and the tears that follow. Thank You for loving me in the moments when I don’t feel like much at all. I rest in Your strength today.
Amen.”
DEVOTIONAL ACTIONS
1. Take a “Broom Tree Break” (5 minutes)
Just like Elijah rested under the broom tree, pick one quiet spot — even if it’s the bathroom — and sit for five minutes.
Breathe. Reset. Let God refill what’s empty.
2. Do One Thing, Not All Things
Choose one small task that will make your environment feel a tiny bit calmer.
Not the whole house.
Not the whole to-do list.
Just one thing.
Let that small win remind you that you’re not behind — you’re human.
3. Speak One Verse Out Loud
Pick one Scripture from the blog (Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:18).
Read it out loud over yourself.
Let your heart hear the truth your brain keeps forgetting.
4. Ask for Help (from God and from a person)
God sent Elijah an angel. You do not have to do everything alone.
Ask:
• a kid to pick up toys
• a spouse for 10 minutes
• a friend to pray
• or even yourself to slow down
Asking for help is not weakness — it’s wisdom.
5. Replace One Thought Today
When your brain says,
“I can’t do this,”
try replacing it with,
“God is with me in this.”
Even if you don’t feel it yet, speak it until your heart believes it.
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