A Litany of Grace for Overwhelmed Mothers

As mothers, it's not uncommon for us to feel overwhelmed and anxious in our everyday lives. The demands of motherhood—juggling the needs of our children, managing the household, and trying to be present for our families—can sometimes feel like an insurmountable weight on our shoulders. We often find ourselves questioning whether we're doing enough, being good enough, or possibly meeting all the demands placed upon us.

In these moments of doubt and stress, I've been able to find peace by returning to my faith. My relationship with God has been a source of strength, especially when I feel like the weight is too much for me to carry on my own. In those moments when I don’t know what to do or where to turn, I lean into my faith more deeply, seeking peace and guidance.

One of the practices that has particularly resonated with me is the use of litanies in prayer. For those who may not be familiar, a litany is a form of prayer used in Christian worship that involves a series of invocations and responses. It’s a way to express our deepest needs, fears, and hopes to God, asking for His grace, guidance, and support.

Litanies have a repetitive structure that helps to center the mind and heart, making them a powerful tool for prayer, especially in times of distress. One of my favorite ones, which I do a few times a week, is the Litany of Trust, and I find it helps so much to surrender my anxieties over to something greater. As much as I love this prayer, I wanted to find one that aligned with my struggles as a mother. However, when I searched for a litany that spoke to my experiences and challenges, I found that none fully encompassed what I needed.

I wanted a prayer that would speak *directly* to the unique struggles we face as mothers—the anxiety, the exhaustion, the constant striving to be present and do our best for our families.

And so, I decided to create a litany of my own. This "Litany of Grace for Overwhelmed Mothers" was born out of my own need for a prayer that could help me surrender the chaos, the worries, and the pressure to be perfect. It’s a prayer acknowledging our humanity and our need for God’s strength in our daily lives.

This litany is for all of us moms who need a little extra strength in our day-to-day. It’s for those moments when the noise and demands of life become overwhelming, and we need to be reminded that we’re not alone, that we have a source of strength far greater than ourselves.

In creating this prayer, my hope is that it serves as a source of comfort and encouragement for you, just as it has for me. May it remind us (self-included!) to surrender our burdens and trust in God's plan, knowing that we are never alone in this journey of motherhood.