Prayers for the woman who feels overwhelmed and unappreciated
Sister, if you’ve clicked on this post, I imagine your heart is weary.
You might be reading this during your only quiet moment of the day—maybe before the kids wake up, maybe after everyone’s asleep, maybe even in the car while waiting for another activity to end. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve smiled and nodded your way through the day while carrying what feels like the weight of the world.
I see you.
The woman who juggles a job, runs a business, keeps track of the homeschool lessons, meal preps on Sundays, and still makes time to serve others. You wear many hats and rarely get credit for any of them. You’re faithful, but let’s be honest—you’re also tired. There are days you feel like the world is asking too much of you and giving back very little.
I want to remind you that God sees. And not only does He see, but He cares.
Before we get into the prayers, I want to share part of my own story, because maybe it’ll help you exhale.
I find myself in a season that feels like I am being pulled apart piece by piece. My catering business is growing steadily through word of mouth and SEO (praise God), but it means lots of late nights, long email threads, and constant problem-solving. At the same time, I work part-time at my church, a job that I love but that has added another layer to my already packed schedule.
Then there is homeschooling.
I committed to teaching my youngest son at home. It was (and is) the right choice for my son, and I know God has called me to it, but can I be honest? It hasn’t been easy.
And let’s not leave out the daily stuff that find us wanting to pull our hair out: world chaos, family discord, work disagreements.
Have you ever sat on your floor feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated, and cried? Not a cute, teary-eyed cry. I mean a full-on, shoulders-shaking, can’t-catch-your-breath kind of cry?
Yeah, me too.
In that moment, we don’t need a productivity tip. We don’t need someone telling us to make another list or to try waking up earlier. We need a Savior. We need peace. And we need to be reminded that our value doesn’t come from how much we do, but from Whose we are.
It’s easy to feel invisible when you’re the one behind the scenes. Most of what we do, including the prayers whispered in the dark, goes unnoticed by others. But none of it goes unnoticed by God.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:6, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
What we do in secret is never wasted. God sees you, sister. And He invites you not just to work for Him, but to rest in Him.
Below are prayers for the different waves of overwhelm you might be facing. You can pray them as they are or let them lead you into your own heart conversation with the Lord.
1. A Prayer for the Woman Who Feels Emotionally Drained
“Lord, I’m tired in places that sleep can’t touch. I’ve been pouring out into others for so long, and I’m running on empty. I don’t even know how to articulate what I feel—only that it feels like too much. Will You be my refuge? Will You hold me together when I feel like I’m falling apart? Fill me again with Your peace, Your joy, and Your strength. Remind me that I don’t have to earn rest—it’s a gift You freely give. I receive it now. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Scripture to cling to:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
2. A Prayer for the Woman Who Feels Taken for Granted
“Father, I give and give, and sometimes it feels like no one even notices. I know I’m not supposed to live for applause, but sometimes the silence feels loud. Help me not to grow bitter. Help me not to keep score. I want to serve from a place of love, not obligation. Teach me how to set boundaries where needed and give me wisdom to know what’s mine to carry and what’s not. Thank You that You see it all, even when others don’t. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Scripture to cling to:
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.” – Colossians 3:23–24
3. A Prayer for the Woman Carrying Too Many Roles
“God, I am one woman, but I feel like I’m being asked to be five different people at once. I want to do well in my business, I want to be present in my home, and I want to honor You in all of it. But the plates I’m spinning feel like they’re crashing one by one. Will You show me what’s truly important today? Help me release the need to do it all. I trust that what You’ve called me to, You’ll equip me for. You didn’t create me to burn out. Thank You for the grace to be human. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Scripture to cling to:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
4. A Prayer for When You’re Spiritually Empty
“Lord, I know You’re near, but I feel far. I’ve been so busy doing that I’ve neglected just being with You. My soul feels parched. I don’t want to go through the motions anymore. Breathe fresh life into my spirit. Help me reconnect to You—not through striving, but through surrender. Remind me that I’m Your daughter before I’m anything else. I want to sit at Your feet again. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Scripture to cling to:
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” – Psalm 42:1
5. A Prayer for the Woman Who Needs Help Asking for Help
“Jesus, I admit that I struggle to let others in. I want to be strong. I don’t want to bother anyone. But I realize now that I wasn’t made to do life alone. Help me reach out. Show me who is safe. Help me see asking for help not as weakness, but as wisdom. You created community for a reason. Give me courage to lean on others the way You designed. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Scripture to cling to:
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
I get it. There have been days when even prayer felt like a to-do list. I’d whisper a tired “thank You” or “help me” while folding laundry or stirring the soup pot and wonder if God really heard me.
But I’m learning that prayer isn’t about perfect words or quiet spaces. It’s about turning your heart toward God, even in the chaos. It's about trusting that He hears you through the noise, the fatigue, and the mess.
The tears you’ve cried that no one else has seen? They’ve been collected by a loving Father who never misses a moment.
You are not failing because you’re tired. You are not less valuable because your work is hidden. You are not alone just because your strength feels small today.
You are deeply loved.
You are held by the One who knit you together, called you by name, and has never stopped watching over you. Your worth is not in your productivity. It’s in the fact that you are His.
So, take a breath. Take a moment. Let these prayers be a lifeline. Come back to them whenever you need. Save them on Pinterest, print them, write them in your journal, whisper them when you don’t have the strength to speak out loud.
And if no one has told you lately: I’m proud of you. I’m praying for you. And I’m right there with you, believing that peace, strength, and joy are on the way.
Here’s a final prayer, just for you:
Lord, thank You for my sister reading this. You know exactly what she's facing. You know the burdens she's carried without complaining. You know the places she feels unseen. I ask You to meet her right where she is—fill her with Your peace, remind her of her worth, and surround her with Your presence. Let her feel seen, valued, and deeply loved. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a comfort food catering business. A contributor to several publications, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting about God’s goodness with women.
