For the Girl Who Is Doing Her Best and Still Feels Behind
Some weeks feel like a lot before they even begin.
You sit down on Sunday with good intentions. Maybe a planner. Maybe your Notes app. And somehow, you already feel behind.
There are things you have to do. Things you should be doing. And this pressure to somehow do it all well, joyfully, and without falling apart.
If you’ve ever thought:
Why does everyone else seem to handle life better than me?
Why do I feel overwhelmed before the week even starts?
Why does planning sometimes make me feel worse, not better?
I just want you to know something clearly.
There is nothing wrong with you.
You are not lazy. You are not broken. And you are definitely not alone.
I’ve been there more times than I can count. Honestly, probably every Sunday.
And over time, I realized the problem wasn’t that I wasn’t trying hard enough.
It was that I was trying to do it all on my own.
When Planning Starts to Feel Like Pressure
We live in a world that tells us to optimize everything.
Wake up earlier. Do more. Be more disciplined. Romanticize your routines. Get your life together.
Without even realizing it, planning becomes another way to measure ourselves.
And while I truly believe in showing up and giving life your best, when God isn’t part of the process, our weeks can slowly start to feel heavy.
Heavy with expectations.
Heavy with comparison.
Heavy with guilt when we don’t follow through.
Even the best routines can leave us feeling empty when we are carrying them alone.
The Bible says:
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Planning was never meant to be something we do without Him.
There Is a Better Way
This is where things started to change for me.
Inviting God into your routine doesn’t mean your life suddenly becomes perfect or perfectly organized.
It simply means your week no longer rests entirely on your shoulders.
Instead of starting with the thought:
How am I ever going to get all of this done?
You begin asking:
God, what actually matters this week?
Where do You want me to slow down?
What am I putting pressure on that You never asked me to carry?
Making this change doesn’t make you less productive.
It just makes you more peaceful.
How to Plan Your Week With God (In a Real-Life Way)
We are not here to glorify complicated systems or perfect routines.
Just small, intentional shifts that can change everything.
1. Start With a Pause
Before the checklist. Before the schedule. Before responding to texts or emails.
Pause.
Even if it is just a few quiet minutes sitting on your bed or standing at the kitchen counter.
You can say a simple prayer like:
“God, I don’t want to rush into this week without You. Please meet me here.”
That moment alone can change the tone of your entire week.
2. Let Time With God Be a Part of Your Life, Not Another Task
If you have ever felt guilty about your quiet time, you are not alone. I still fall into this sometimes.
Time with God does not need to look like anyone else’s.
It might be:
Reading one verse while sipping your coffee.
Worship music in the car on the way to work or the gym.
A short prayer before opening your laptop.
A Sunday night journal reflection instead of scrolling on your phone.
God is not grading your consistency.
He is inviting you into connection and a deeper relationship with Him.
3. Plan With Your Capacity in Mind
This one changed everything for me.
Instead of asking, what should I do, try asking:
What do I actually have the energy for this week?
Some weeks are full and exciting.
Other weeks are heavier and require more rest (hello, hormones).
Both are allowed.
Jesus rested. Jesus withdrew.
You are not failing for needing balance.
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” – Mark 6:31
And just as important to remember:
Your purpose is not dependent on how much you get done this week.
4. Hold Your Plans Loosely
Even with the best intentions, weeks change.
Things run late. Motivation fades. Life happens.
Planning with God means trusting Him even when the plan falls apart.
Instead of spiraling, you can pause and say:
“God, help me meet this moment with grace, trust, and understanding.”
Grace is productive too.
5. End the Week With Kindness Toward Yourself
Before jumping into the next week, pause again.
Ask yourself:
Where did I feel supported this week?
What felt hard, and why?
What do I need more of next week?
This is not about fixing yourself.
It is about learning how to care for yourself with God.
You Are Doing Enough, Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It
This part is for the girl who is really trying.
You are showing up.
You are getting out of bed even when you feel tired before the day begins.
You are juggling responsibilities, expectations, and emotions no one else fully sees.
And still, somehow, it feels like it is never quite enough.
If that is you, I want you to hear this clearly.
You are not failing at life.
You are not falling behind God.
You are not loved more on your productive days.
The world will tell you that your worth is measured by what you accomplish, how disciplined you are, and how much you can handle without breaking.
God tells a very different story.
He is not asking you to prove yourself.
He is not disappointed when you fall short.
He is not waiting for you to get it all together before He walks with you.
You do not have to do life alone.
When you invite God into your week, you are inviting support, guidance, and grace into the places where you feel stretched thin. You are allowing Him to carry what was never meant to rest entirely on your shoulders.
Even on the days when you feel like you did not do enough, God is still working.
Even on the days when your energy runs out, His does not.
Even on the days when your plans fall apart, His plans remain good.
Scripture reminds us:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Your purpose is not dependent on your productivity.
You do not earn your calling by checking everything off your list.
You do not lose your value when your week looks messy.
God’s plans for you are good. Steady. Kind. And deeply personal.
They unfold not just through what you accomplish, but through who you are becoming.
This is the heart behind Her Sunday Best.
Showing up imperfectly.
Doing your best with what you have.
Trusting that God fills in the gaps.
If you are reading this on a Sunday night, maybe take a quiet moment to breathe and invite God into the week ahead with you.
If your weeks have felt heavy lately, I hope this reminded you that you are held, seen, and supported.
There is a better way to move through life than the world’s constant push for more.
And you are allowed to rest in the truth that God is with you, even on your most ordinary, imperfect days.
