I stood at the sink, staring at the mountain of dishes and wondering when I last opened my Bible. Or prayed. Or even thought about anything besides snacks, sleep schedules, and stains.
If you’re a mama who loves Jesus but feels far from Him right now, I want you to know something right off the bat: you are not alone-and you are not failing.
Motherhood and the “Dry Season”
Spiritual dryness can feel like wandering through a desert-thirsty, weary and wondering why God feels silent. And in motherhood, that dryness can sneak up on us fast.
- There’s just not enough time.
- There’s just not enough quiet.
- There’s not enough of you to go around.
Between diaper changes, school pickups, and mental loads you can’t even explain, your soul can slowly dehydrate without noticing.
But hear this: dry season doesn’t mean distant. Your feelings are real, but they’re not the full truth.
Even David Felt It
In Psalm 63:1, David writes:
"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirst for you,
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."
This is the same David who defeated Goliath, danced before the Lord, and penned songs of praise. Even he felt spiritually parched. God didn’t rebuke him. He met him.
And He’ll meet you, too – even if it’s in the middle of your mess.
So What Do We Do When We Feel Dry?
Here are a few small, grace-filled steps that help bring life to dry ground:
1. Whisper Prayers in the Chaos
You don’t need a perfect moment. Just say:
- “Jesus, be near.”
- “Lord, help me.”
- “God, I miss You.”
These aren’t throwaway prayers. They’re honest ones-and that the kind God loves.
2. Swap Shame for Stillness
Feeling ashamed for not reading your Bible? Don’t run from God-run to Him.
He’s not keeping score. He’s waiting with open arms.
3. Tune Mundane into Sacred
- Worship while folding laundry.
- Play Scripture lullabies during bedtime.
- Write a verse on your mirror with a dry-erase marker.
Your life is a ministry-even the messy parts.
4. Ask for Manna, Not a Feast
In Exodus, God gave the Israelites just enough manna for one day. Ask Him: “Give me what I need for today.”
Sometimes that a verse. Sometimes it’s a deep breath. Sometimes it’s a reminder: I am still loved.
You’re Still Rooted
Even if your branches feel bare, your roots can still go deep. Even if you feel like you’re not growing, God is still watering you in unseen ways.
He is near to the worn out, the weary, and the women who love Him but feel too tired to say it.
So if you’re in a dry season, take heart. It’s not the end of your story. It might just be where your roots grow deeper than ever before.
