For Nurse Moms Walking by Faith, Not Pressure
Happy Monday, sis!
As we inch closer to the holidays, I want us to pause for a moment and just breathe! The decorations are up, the calendars are filling fast, and the expectations? Oh, they are LOUD. Between work schedules, school events, family obligations, finances, and trying to keep everyone alive and fed… it’s a lot.
And somewhere in the middle of all of that, guilt tries to sneak in.
Guilt for not doing “enough.”
Guilt for feeling tired.
Guilt for saying no.
Guilt for wanting quiet instead of chaos.
But today, we’re doing something different.
Today, we’re talking about releasing guilt and focusing only on what you can control!
Let’s Name It: Holiday Guilt Is Real
Sis, holiday guilt shows up in sneaky ways:
- Feeling bad for not attending every event
- Feeling guilty for choosing rest over “doing more”
- Feeling torn between work and family
- Feeling pressure to make everything “perfect”
Especially as a nurse mom, you are already giving so much of yourself. And when you try to carry things that were never yours to carry, overwhelm and burnout are right around the corner.
Here’s the truth that set me free:
You were never meant to control everything.
Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Sis… read that again.
God is not asking you to manage the entire holiday season today. He’s asking you to stay present and faithful one day at a time.
What You Can Control (and What You Can Let Go)
Let’s simplify this, because clarity brings peace.
You CAN Control:
- Your effort
- Your attitude
- Your boundaries
- How you respond
- How you steward your energy
- How you start and end your day
You CANNOT Control:
- Other people’s expectations
- Everyone’s emotions
- Perfect timing
- Last-minute changes
- Opinions about your choices
Once I accepted this, sis, my shoulders dropped about two inches.
5 Grounding Tips to Release Guilt This Week
1. Start your day with intention, not urgency
Before the emails, the group chats, or the chaos. PAUSE. Pray. Read one verse. Breathe. Even 5 minutes counts.
2. Check your calendar before saying yes
Every yes costs you something. Make sure it’s worth the price.
3. Replace guilt with grace
Instead of “I should be doing more,” try:
“I’m doing the best I can with what I have today.”
4. Focus on progress, not perfection
The holidays do not need a burned-out version of you. They need a present one.
5. Give yourself permission to rest
Rest is not laziness.
Rest is stewardship.
Rest is obedience.
Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
That peace?
It’s available to you. Right now!
My Prayer for YOU this Week!
Father God,
We come before You today releasing guilt, pressure, and unrealistic expectations. You see every nurse mom reading this. Her heart, her responsibilities, her exhaustion, and her faith. Lord, help her focus only on what she can control and trust You with the rest.
Remind her that she is enough, that her effort matters, and that she does not need to earn rest or peace. As the holidays approach, cover her mind with calm, her heart with joy, and her home with Your presence.
We give You what we cannot carry and receive Your peace in return.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Sis, you are not behind.
You are not failing.
You are exactly where God can meet you.
Have a great week, Sis!
With Love,
Sanjé
