69. Postpartum Encouragement: Stop Carrying What God Never Asked You to Carry

 Have you ever felt like everything in motherhood depends on you?The feeding.The sleep.The schedules.Your marriage.Your mental health.Your identity.It's easy to believe that if we just learn enough, research enough, or try harder, we'll finally feel like we're doing this motherhood thing "right."But that's not what God asks of us.In today's solo episode, Danielle shares a personal reminder the Lord placed on her heart during worship: Stop striving. Stop trying to do motherhood in your own strength.Together, we'll explore what Scripture says about relying on God's strength instead of our own, how to renew our minds when we're overwhelmed, and why surrender is actually the beginning of wisdom—not giving up.Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating the early years of motherhood, this episode will encourage you to lay your burdens at Jesus' feet and trust that His grace is enough.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why so many moms fall into the trap of strivingWhat 2 Corinthians 12:9 teaches about God's strength in our weaknessHow to seek God's wisdom before turning to everyone else's opinionsPractical ways to renew your mind with Scripture during postpartumWhy surrender isn't weakness—it's the pathway to peaceScriptures Mentioned:2 Corinthians 12:9Isaiah 41:10Nehemiah 8:10Psalm 84:51 Chronicles 16:11James 1:5Join the Postpartum on Purpose CommunityMotherhood was never meant to be lived alone.If you're looking for a Christ-centered community where you can bring both your practical questions and your spiritual struggles, I'd love to invite you to join the Postpartum on Purpose Community.Each week we gather to study Scripture, pray together, worship, encourage one another, and renew our minds with God's truth. It's a place where you can be honest about the challenges of motherhood while continually being pointed back to Jesus with biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and supportive community.Learn more and join us at:https://abridgetomotherhood.com/communitySupport the showConnect with DanielleWebsite: https://abridgetomotherhood.comInstagram: @abridgetomotherhoodShoot me an email: [email protected] Leave a ReviewIf this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review? Your support helps more Christian moms discover the podcast and find hope in Christ during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. After you review the show — take a screenshot and upload it here — so I can send you some happy mail with a little surprise as a thank you.Your feedback means so much to me and helps us reach new moms who desperately need to hear that they are worthy of support!Disclaimer: Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, including Amazon links. This means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the show!