Jesus doesn't add to my load. His burden is light.

A Bible affirmation for postpartum, rooted in Matthew 11:30.

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Matthew 11:30 · BSB

Reflection

The weeks after a baby can feel like a stack of expectations: bounce back, do it all, love every minute. Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden is light. Anything heavier than that isn't from Him.

A prayer

Jesus, take off the expectations that aren't from You. Let me carry only Your light burden.

More verses for postpartum

God leads nursing mothers with care, and that includes me. Isaiah 40:11 Being exhausted doesn't make me a bad mother. Matthew 11:28 Even in broken-up days, God can give me a quiet moment. Psalm 23:2 Grace is enough for the 3 a.m. feeding too. 2 Corinthians 12:9 God's peace can hold me on the hard days of new motherhood. Philippians 4:7 Today gets new mercy, no matter how last night went. Lamentations 3:22-23 At 3 a.m., God is awake too. He never sleeps. Psalm 121:3-4 Through the night watches, I can think of God. Psalm 63:6-7 God takes my hand and says: don't be afraid, I'll help you. Isaiah 41:13 God bends down to hear me, even when I can only whisper. Psalm 116:1-2 God carries my burdens, one day at a time. Psalm 68:19

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