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The Problem with Mommy Guilt- Why Moms Should Be Free in Christ

March 18, 2026 by Rebekah Hargraves Leave a Comment

I’m so honored to be guest-posting today on my sweet friend Sarah Liberty Hardee’s lovely site, Liberty, Grace, Love, on the topic of mommy guilt.

 

“If you’re a mom – even if you have only been one for a matter of days! – then you have undoubtedly felt it. The sinking feeling gnawing at your stomach which is the quintessential sign that you are experiencing mommy guilt.

We have all dealt with that at one time or another (or a hundred times, let’s be honest!). But is this what the Lord would have for us? Is it His desire for us that we would feel this pain in our hearts, this feeling that we are guilty of some failure as moms? I don’t believe so. In fact, I see many problems with today’s epidemic of mom guilt.”

To read the rest, head on over to Liberty, Grace, Love! I pray you’ll be encouraged.

 

Until next week,

Rebekah Hargraves

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