When Mental Overload Becomes a Small Stone

by Felicia Baugh January 19, 2026

How God Helps Busy Moms Release the Weight They Carry in Their Minds

Not every burden we carry is visible.

Some of the heaviest ones live quietly in our minds.

As working moms, we manage schedules, deadlines, meals, meetings, school emails, family needs, and spiritual responsibilities all at once. And while none of these pressures may seem “big” on their own, together they form a small stone called mental overload.

It’s the constant thinking, remembering, planning, worrying, and anticipating that never seems to turn off.

And over time, it wears us down.

The Small Stone of Mental Overload

Mental overload happens when your mind is always “on,” even when your body is resting.

You’re lying in bed exhausted but your thoughts are still running.

Questions like:

Did I forget something?
What needs to be done tomorrow?
Am I doing enough?
Why do I feel behind all the time?

These thoughts don’t shout.

They whisper quietly, constantly until peace feels out of reach.

But Psalm 91 reminds us that God’s protection isn’t only for visible danger. It covers what threatens us quietly too.

God Never Intended You to Carry It All in Your Mind

Scripture tells us:

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26:3

Peace isn’t found in having fewer responsibilities.

It’s found in placing the weight of those responsibilities where they belong with God.

Mental overload is often a sign that we’re holding things God never asked us to manage alone.

What God Offers Instead

God invites us to:

Release the pressure to remember everything
Let go of the need to control outcomes
Stop replaying yesterday and pre-living tomorrow

When we give God our thoughts, He replaces mental clutter with clarity, direction, and peace.

This doesn’t mean life becomes less full it means your mind becomes less crowded.

A Faith-Filled Reset for Mental Overload

Here’s a simple way to begin releasing this small stone:

1. Pause and Notice

Pay attention to what’s occupying your thoughts the most. Name it without judgment.

2. Pray It Out Loud

Prayer shifts burdens from your mind to God’s hands. Speak what’s weighing on you instead of carrying it silently.

3. Write It Down

Get the thoughts out of your head and onto paper. This creates space for peace and clarity.

4. Ask God What Needs to Wait

Not everything requires immediate attention. Invite God to help you prioritize not pressure yourself.

You Don’t Have to Be Mentally Exhausted to Be Faithful

God doesn’t measure your faith by how much you can juggle.

He measures it by your willingness to trust Him with what you cannot.

Mental overload is a small stone but God is still your covering.

And when you place your thoughts in His care, peace becomes possible again.

Continue the Journey

Watch Week 3 on YouTube for deeper teaching and encouragement on releasing mental overload and walking in God’s peace.

Download the FREE Flourish in the Word Devotional to help you slow down, refocus your thoughts, and spend intentional time with God even in the busiest seasons.

Small stones may be quiet but God’s covering is constant.

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