Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, hilarious, and borderline Olympic-level endurance training. 💪 Between the endless snack requests, the laundry mountain that refuses to shrink, and the 47 questions before 7 AM, one thing is certain: Tiny humans require BIG energy. 😅
And when caffeine just isn’t enough, the Bible reminds us:
✨ “...The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 ✨
So let’s talk about coffee, joy, and surviving motherhood with grace (and maybe an extra shot of espresso). 😉
1️⃣ The Daily Marathon of Motherhood
✔ 5 AM: Tiny human #1 wakes up before your alarm. 😳
✔ 6:30 AM: Someone wants breakfast but not the breakfast they asked for yesterday. 🙃
✔ 7:00 AM: You get the rest of the household up, ready, and out the door to school and work. 😅
✔ 10:00 AM: You’ve reheated the same cup of coffee three times and still haven’t taken a sip. ☕
✔ 2:00 PM: Toddler meltdown over literally nothing. 😵💫
✔ 9:30 PM: You collapse into bed… only to hear, “Mom, I need water.” 😭
Sound familiar? Motherhood is nonstop. It’s messy. It’s exhausting. But guess what? God gives you the strength to do it all. 🙌
2️⃣ Joy > Just Surviving
Nehemiah 8:10 doesn’t say “The coffee of the Lord is your strength” (even though, let’s be honest, we’d love that translation 😂). It says “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
✔ Joy isn’t about having a perfect day. It’s about seeing God in the chaos.
✔ Joy isn’t found in a quiet house (though let’s be real, that would be nice). It’s found in the little moments—giggles, hugs, and bedtime prayers.
✔ Joy is what keeps you going, even when you’re running on fumes.
3️⃣ Coffee Helps, But Jesus Sustains
Yes, coffee is the unofficial sponsor of motherhood. ☕ But when caffeine fades, and exhaustion kicks in, God’s joy is what truly sustains us.
📖 When you’re overwhelmed, pray. (Philippians 4:6)
💛 When you feel like you’re failing, give yourself grace. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
🙌 When the day feels endless, lean on God’s strength. (Isaiah 40:31)
Because at the end of the day, you don’t have to do this alone. 💛
4️⃣ Five Ways to Cultivate Joy When You’re Tired✨
- Start your day with Scripture instead of social media. Even one verse can reframe your entire day.
- Take 5 deep breaths in the bathroom. Lock the door. Turn the fan on. Instant sanctuary.
- Say “no” to one thing today. Guilt-free. You’re allowed.
- Turn on worship music during the afternoon chaos. Your mood will follow the melody.
- Text a mom friend an encouraging verse or prayer. Pour joy into her cup—and yours will fill too.
Joy is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.
✝️ 📚Mini Bible Study: Finding Strength in His Joy
Scripture Focus:
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
📖 Context:
This verse happens at a powerful moment. The Israelites had just returned from exile and were hearing God’s Word again—many for the first time in years. As Ezra read the law, the people wept in repentance and awe. But Nehemiah stepped in and said, “Don’t grieve—celebrate. This is a sacred day. The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
👀 Application:
How many days do you feel like you’re not doing enough?
➡️ Maybe you yelled when you meant to stay calm.
➡️ Maybe you missed your devotional—again.
➡️ Maybe you’re drowning in guilt, comparison, or exhaustion.
But God says: Don’t stay stuck in that grief. My joy is your strength.
His joy isn’t earned through perfection—it’s received through His presence.
✨ Key Takeaways:
- Joy isn’t earned—it’s received. You don’t have to “deserve” it to access it.
- Joy is holy. When you choose joy in the chaos, you’re worshiping.
- Joy brings strength, not the other way around. You don’t wait until you’re strong to choose joy—joy is how you get strong.
💬 Reflection Questions:
- Where did God’s joy meet you in the middle of your mess today? (It might have looked like a toddler giggle, a moment of quiet, or strength you didn’t know you had.)
- What’s one moment today where you could have chosen frustration—but instead, chose grace? (Or where you wish you had? Be honest—God’s not grading you.)
- How would your day shift if you believed joy was available before everything was “fixed”? (Hint: You don’t have to earn joy—you just have to receive it.)
✏️ Journal Prompt:
Write down 3 small glimpses of joy from today:
Maybe it was a baby giggle, a 2-minute silence, or hearing your child say “I love you.” Then, pray and thank God for giving you strength through those moments.
🌈 What Joy Looks Like in Real Life
Joy isn’t loud. It doesn’t always show up with glitter and balloons.
Sometimes it looks like:
- Laughing when your toddler dumps cereal and milk on the dog
- Rocking a sick baby and humming a worship song
- Choosing peace during homework chaos
- Taking a deep breath and letting something go
- Snuggling at bedtime even when you’re exhausted
Those aren’t “little” things. That’s joy doing its job—holding you together when life gets messy.
Closing Encouragement 💛
Mama, you are doing a beautiful, exhausting, and holy work. So today, sip that coffee, breathe in God’s joy, and remind yourself:
✨ His strength is enough.
✨ His joy is enough.
✨ And yes, coffee helps. 😉☕💛
📣 Call to Action
💛 Drop a ☕ in the comments if you’re choosing joy (and coffee) today! And grab your “Mom’s Coffee: Because Tiny Humans Require Big Energy” Mug—because some days, caffeine is a survival strategy. 😂☕
👋 Hello,
Hi, I’m Hello Felicia (no bye felicia here 😜), a physician assistant turned creative content writer, coffee and tea enthusiast, and Christ follower. I help moms (and the professionals who serve them) find peace in the chaos through bite-sized encouragement and bold faith. Welcome to FaithSips.com, where motherhood meets Scripture and Grace.
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