The Grace in Letting Go

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

Some mornings, I wake up feeling like I can conquer the world. The to-do list is ready, the kids are (mostly) cooperative, and I feel like I have the energy of five people. Then, there are the other mornings—the ones where I’m holding a toddler having the meltdown of the century, the baby is crying, and my oldest has decided today is the day to test every limit. It’s in those moments that 2 Corinthians 12:9 feels less like a beautiful truth and more like a lifeline I’m clinging to for dear life.

Paul’s words remind us that it’s okay to be weak because God’s grace isn’t dependent on our strength or ability to hold it all together. For me, this verse has been a call to stop striving for perfection in motherhood, homeschooling, and everything else I feel responsible for. God’s power shows up most beautifully in my mess—not when I’ve managed to tick every box on my planner.

This hit home one night as I sat on the floor surrounded by toys and unfolded laundry. My 6-year-old asked, “Mom, do you ever feel like you need a time-out too?” I laughed, but the truth in her innocent question brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I do. I need a time-out—a moment to sit at God’s feet and remember that His grace is sufficient for my chaotic, imperfect days.

So, dear friend, if you’re feeling weak or overwhelmed, take a breath and let go. God’s grace is more than enough for the moments when you feel like you’re not. Trust that He’s not asking you to be perfect—He’s asking you to be present, to rely on Him, and to let His strength carry you through.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for meeting me in my weakness and reminding me that Your grace is sufficient. Help me to release my striving and embrace Your presence in my everyday life. Teach me to trust Your strength when I feel like I have none of my own. Amen.