Sacred Rhythms: Building a Life that Flows with Grace, Not Guilt — A Mother’s Day Note —

Dear Friend,

Let’s talk for a minute—just you and me.

Mother’s Day is here again, and while it's a beautiful day full of flowers, cards, and (hopefully) a little extra rest, I know it can also bring up a lot of feelings. Joy, yes. Gratitude, for sure. But also… guilt. That quiet kind that lingers in the background: “Did I do enough this year?” “Am I being present enough?” “Have I lost myself in the middle of it all?”

If that’s where your heart is today, I just want to say this: you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—feeling like life is just one long to-do list, and no matter how much I check off, something always gets left behind. Usually… it’s me.

But over time, God has been teaching me something:

Life isn’t meant to be a constant sprint. It’s meant to move in rhythms—holy, sacred rhythms that breathe life into our souls instead of draining them.

We weren’t created to live off hustle and high expectations. We were created to live off grace.

Let that sink in for a second.

Grace means I can leave the laundry unfolded and still be a loving, intentional mom.

Grace means I can order takeout again and not feel like I’m failing at family meals.

Grace means I can say “I need a moment” without guilt—because my well-being matters too.

Grace means I can be fully present, not perfectly put together.

So what does that look like, practically?

It might mean letting the kids watch a show while you step outside to breathe and regroup.

It might mean canceling a plan, not out of laziness, but out of love for your limits.

It might mean turning off your phone at night so you can actually hear your own thoughts—and maybe even hear from God.

Sacred rhythms aren’t about structure for structure’s sake. They’re about building a life that honors both your calling and your capacity. A life that flows from a heart connected to God, not from a calendar packed with pressure.

And Friend, on this Mother’s Day, I want you to know:

You are not just someone’s mom. You are still you.

A woman with a purpose. A daughter of the King.

Beautiful, becoming, beloved.

So give yourself the gift of grace today.

Let go of the guilt. Take a breath. Reconnect to your rhythm.

And remember—God is not asking you to do it all. He’s inviting you to walk with Him, one gentle step at a time.

You’re doing better than you think. And you are so very loved.

With all my heart,

M.

Reflection

Where is your soul craving space to breathe again? What are you holding onto that God may be inviting you to release?

Ask yourself: What can I lay down today so I can pick up peace? What can I let go of to return to grace?

Sometimes, the shift begins not with doing more—but with doing less, and trusting more.

A Prayer for You

Lord, thank You for the Mom reading this.

She carries so much—seen and unseen.

Remind her that Your pace is peace, not pressure.

Gently show her what she can let go of today, and what she can lean into with grace.

Quiet the guilt, soften the striving, and help her walk in step with You.

Let her feel Your delight, even in the ordinary.

Amen.