Day One
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” — Psalm 46:5 (NIV)
From the outside…
She looks fine.
Coffee in hand.
Kids smiling.
Everything appears held together.
But what you don’t see is the mental load.
The decisions she makes alone.
The pressure to be everything… every single day.
And somewhere along the way, she started believing:
👉 “This is just how it has to be.”
But it’s not.
“God is within her, she will not fall…”
That doesn’t mean she has to carry everything.
It means she was never carrying it alone.
This devotional isn’t about adding more to your plate.
It’s about finally putting something down.
Because you’re not just a mom trying to survive the day…
You’re a woman being called into something deeper.
And over the next 30 days…
We’re going to rebuild how you see yourself.
the real hook isn’t the chaos…
It’s the identity conflict every single mom feels:
- “I’m holding it together… but barely.”
- “I’m strong… but exhausted.”
“If your goal is just to ‘make it through the day’… you’re already losing.
Before the kids wake up…
Before the noise…
Before the responsibilities start calling your name…
There’s a quiet moment.
And in that moment, you make a decision.
“Okay… we’re gonna make it through today.”
It sounds harmless.
But that one thought?
It locks you into survival mode before your feet even hit the floor.
Because “making it through” means:
→ Just enough energy
→ Just enough patience
→ Just enough strength
Never overflow.
Never peace.
Never ease.
But “God is within her, she will not fall…”
That’s not survival language.
That’s stability.
That’s strength.
That’s anchored identity.
So what if today…
Instead of preparing to survive it…
You prepared to lead it?
Not perfectly or flawlessly, but intentionally.
Because you’re not waking up to another day to “get through.”
You’re waking up to a life you’re being called to build.
And tomorrow…
We’re going to talk about why you were never meant to carry that weight alone.
Getting It Done (Real-Life Strategy)
Let’s keep this simple and doable and not overwhelming.
- Start with 3 things, not 30!
Pick your top 3 priorities for the day:
• What must get done?
• What would help get done?
• What can wait? - Delegate with purpose (even to the little ones)
• Older kids: lunches, helping younger siblings, simple chores
• Younger kids: picking up toys, carrying items, “helper jobs”
You’re not burdening them. You are building them. - Use what you have without shame
• Community programs
• School resources
• Church support
• Hand-me-downs
Receiving help is not failure. It is wisdom. - Build a rhythm, not perfection
Morning routine → After school reset → Evening wind-down
Not perfect. Just consistent enough to breathe. - Give yourself grace in the middle of it.
Something will go wrong today!
That doesn’t mean you are wrong.
Closing Prayer
God,
You see the weight she carries before the day even begins.
You see the thoughts, the worries, the silent prayers she doesn’t even have words for.
Strengthen her today, not just physically, but emotionally.
Remind her that she is not alone, even when it feels like it.
Give her wisdom to lead her home, peace in the chaos, and grace for herself when things don’t go as planned.
Let her feel seen.
Let her feel supported.
Let her know she is doing better than she thinks.
In Jesus’ name, Amen. #singlemomlife #singlemomstrong #momlifeunfiltered #single #heldtogether