A Prayer for When Things Feel Hard

January 15, 2026
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A Prayer for When Things Feel Hard by Shalene Roberts

Motherhood is a beautiful calling—but it is also deeply challenging. In this episode we step into an honest moment from the trenches of parenting littles: the exhaustion, the guilt after a hard night, and the weight of feeling like we’ve fallen short. Through Jesus’ words in John 16:33, we are reminded that hardship is not a sign of failure—it’s part of living in a broken world.We cannot love, lead, forgive, or extend grace to our children through sheer willpower. Instead, we are invited to trust the One who has already overcome the world.

Reference: John 16:33

Prayer: Dear God, some days can feel overwhelmingly difficult. Whether it’s relationship conflict, financial stress, health concerns, or a plethora of other worries that can consume us, this life can feel really heavy at times. When we’re in the midst of a hardship, help us to remember to take heart because you have overcome the world.

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Nicolet is the CEO/President of Million Praying Moms and the author of Choosing Cheer: Experiencing the Joy of Jesus in the Everyday and Unimaginable. She served many years in Adult Ministry & NextGen Ministry and has written and developed Bible study curriculum for adults and youth at the local church level. Nicolet has been the guest speaker at countless women’s and youth retreats and has a true passion for sharing God’s Word. She's wife to Preston and mom to Josie and baby brother on the way!
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