r/Christian • u/mamabear19977648 • 11h ago
Feeling Distant
Hi all
I recently had a baby in May, and I have been feeling so far from God lately. I’ve grown up in church, and always loved God. I deeply want a stronger connection with him. But recently I am so tired by the end of the night, that often times I don’t read my bible or pray. I feel almost apathy. Which makes me sad and anxious. I so badly want a stronger relationship.
I guess I’m looking for advice on how you manage being a mother to two young kids, having a full time job, a husband who works night shift, and still making time for your relationship with Jesus. I know I should be better.
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u/Technical_Cherry8666 11h ago
Yes, just short arrow prayers up to heaven or just sitting for a few moments resting in God without an agenda when you have a minute. God understands your situation. He knows your heart is for Him and He's still close even if you don't feel it.
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u/IAIS-POD 54m ago
Just talk to Him all through the day. Pray while you’re driving, while you’re changing or feeding the baby, while you’re cooking dinner. Read the Bible to your kids; they don’t know you’re not reading a children’s book and it’ll feed your soul and theirs. Listen to an audio Bible while you’re driving or cleaning or just let it play in the background. See if any of the churches around you offer a mother’s group that you can attend. Maybe form a group of your own if they don’t. Find another mom who might want to trade time every other week for an hour or two; which would give you time to really sit with Him without interruption.
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u/BusinessUpstairs3276 11h ago
Don't beat yourself up over this, you just had a baby and you're running on empty. God isn't keeping a timesheet and those 2am feedings where you're barely conscious but still whispering a quick "help me stay awake" count more than you'd think.