Praying for God’s Guidance as a Mom

There’s something about motherhood that keeps you on your knees—literally and spiritually. I used to think the hardest part was the early years. Sleepless nights, crying babies, toddler tantrums… but now that my kids are older, I realize this season comes with its own set of challenges—ones that are quieter but somehow heavier.

When your babies grow up, the problems aren’t solved with a hug and a snack. Now it’s real-life stuff. Decisions about their future. Friendships. Boundaries. Identity. Faith. And if I’m being honest, I’ve found myself praying more now than I ever did before.

Because when they’re little, you can fix things. When they’re older, you have to learn how to let go —and that’s not easy for a mama’s heart.

When You Don’t Know What to Do

I’ve had moments lately where I just sit and say, “God, I don’t know what to do.” Do I speak up or stay silent? Do I offer advice or just listen? Do I fight for this, or do I trust You to work it out?

The truth is—I don’t have the answers. But I know the One who does.

So I’ve been praying. Not just those quick, in-passing prayers, but the “Lord, please guide my heart” prayers. The kind you pray through tears. The kind you whisper in the quiet moments after everyone else has gone to bed. The kind that come from deep inside when you’re trying to love your child well without trying to control their journey.

And you know what? God has met me right there.

Letting Go While Still Showing Up

One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn is how to let go without walking away. How to step back, but still be present. How to trust God with my children, knowing He loves them even more than I do.

That’s not something that comes easy—especially when everything in you wants to protect, fix, and make it all okay. But I’m learning that sometimes the most faithful thing I can do as a mom is to surrender. To lay their names before God and ask Him to do what only He can do.

I can’t control the choices they make. But I can pray. I can model love. I can walk in grace. And I can trust that God is writing their story just like He’s still writing mine.

A God Who Guides Us Through Every Season

Motherhood isn’t something we ever stop needing God for. Whether your child is 2 or 22, there will always be moments when you feel unsure. But here’s the comfort I hold onto—God is just as present in this season as He was in the last.

He sees our hearts. He hears our prayers. And He knows the exact wisdom we need, even when we don’t have the words to ask for it.

So if you’re like me, praying for God to guide you as you parent through the unknowns, through the hard conversations, through the waiting—know that He’s listening. And He will lead you. One step, one prayer at a time.

Scripture to Hold Close

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  — Proverbs 3:5–6

Lord, you know how much I love my children. You know how hard it is to let go, to trust, and to not try to fix everything on my own. I need Your wisdom, Lord, not just for the big moments, but for the quiet ones too. Guide my heart as I mother through this season. Give me peace in the waiting, grace when I fall short, and courage to trust You with their lives. Thank You for loving them even more than I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.