There’s a quiet ache that many moms carry but rarely talk about—loneliness. It’s a strange thing, loneliness… We’re never alone. We have little hands tugging at us, voices calling “Mom” on repeat, and endless tasks demanding our attention. And yet, deep inside, there are moments where we feel completely unseen and unknown.
Loneliness doesn’t always mean solitude. It can creep in during a chaotic morning trying to get everyone out the door. It can show up at 2 a.m. while nursing a baby, staring into the dark, wondering if anyone truly understands what you’re carrying. It can whisper lies in your ear: You’re the only one who feels this way. You’re failing. No one notices you.
But here’s the truth:
God sees you.
In Genesis 16, we meet Hagar—a woman who found herself alone, misunderstood, and mistreated. She fled into the wilderness with no one to lean on. But there, in her loneliness, God met her. She called Him El Roi, “the God who sees me.” That same God sees you, mama.
He sees you when you’re folding laundry with tears in your eyes because you feel invisible.
He sees you when you’re scrolling through social media, feeling like everyone else has it together.
He sees you when your heart longs for adult connection, for meaningful friendship, for a moment to just breathe.
Loneliness doesn’t mean God is absent. Sometimes, it’s in those quiet, aching spaces that He draws closest. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Maybe your season feels long. Maybe the days are blurring together, and your soul feels weary. But God is not far off. He’s not waiting for you to pull it together or figure it out. He’s with you now, in the mess, in the mundane, in the middle of everything.
If you’re feeling alone today, I want to encourage you:
- Reach out—to a friend, a pastor, a mom group. Vulnerability is hard, but connection often starts with courage.
- Rest in God’s presence—even if it’s just five quiet minutes while the baby naps. Whisper a prayer. He hears.
- Remember you’re not the only one. Loneliness is more common than we think. By sharing your experience, you might be the light someone else needs.
Motherhood is sacred, but it can also be isolating. That’s why we need reminders—not just of our calling, but of our companionship in Christ. You are not walking this road alone. The God who saw Hagar sees you, too. And He delights in you, exactly as you are.
Keep going, mama. You are deeply loved, wholly seen, and never alone.
