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Pray!

31 Thursday Jul 2014

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Philippians 4:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ([a]definite request) with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

What do I do? It seems like everything I say or do either pushes him away, makes it worse or offends somebody. How can I possibly know how to go about solving this one? Seems like this is the theme of my life these days, I am so not the superwoman everyone needs. So now what?

As a mom, a wife, friend, prayer partner and countless other titles I could give myself I easily find myself overwhelmed. With all the pressures of life that creep in, the ones that all of a sudden show up and lets not forget the ones that I allow to visit for an undetermined amount of time, I want to crawl in a hole and forget my own name. The older I get I realize just how little control I have over most things, how much self-control is needed in some things and how much faith is needed in all things. Reminding myself daily that I am in the hands of an all-sufficient God who has me in the palm of his hands is my saving grace. When I am in that moment of “Lord what do I do now?” I am reminded of this verse…in every circumstance and in everything…pray! I don’t always have the answer that eases the stress of my husbands cares, I can’t always predict the future for my very nosey children or heal the wounds of all the hurting who come my way but I can pray. I can take time to give all of these to the Lord, to release my cares of all their cares on the One who cares for us all. Choosing not to fret or have anxiety takes some self-control as does taking it to the Lord in prayer but I have faith that in time my first reaction will be to pray…first!!! 

Blessings,

Em

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Me Time 

31 Thursday Jul 2014

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Trying to manage a household is a huge undertaking at times; with 3 boys at home and one away in the Marines, a husband, a dog and lets not forget to mention…me. There are days where the pressures of life have swallowed me whole. Taking a moment to stop and breathe can be the most inconvenient task of all. 

I have noticed that my peace of mind and well being always seems to come last. Why? I’m not sure really. As a mom I feel the need to make sure all is well with everyone else first. I want to be guilt free before enjoying a coffee or my favorite show. I want to be a great mommy. I want my kids to know how much I love them. No sacrifice seems to be too much. My motives are great but I do feel at times my methods are not. 

Killing myself will not prove anything other than I’m not able to manage myself wisely. I was put here to be many things, to many people, but, I was not meant to be over worked and miserable. There is no way I can be my best self if I am last on my own list. Giving the best that I got comes with a lot of practice and being intentional. Taking time for myself has got to be a priority not for selfish desires but for my own preservation. 

How do I do this? I have to keep promises to myself.  Situations will come up and that will take priority but if I’m tired I still need to take a moment to read or make a cup of coffee and relax. I can’t be so quick to dismiss the moments I have to do something for me. Yes, go shopping ALONE! My household will be fine without me for an hour. They will survive! 

We as moms need to be free to be women with desires and interest that are not centered around our homes. It’s ok. Those deep desires will lead to fulfillment that regenerates our heart and spirit. There will come a time when the kids go and it’s just you and the hubby, then what? Start now. I am. I’m writing. I’m reading. I’m enjoying the things that make me full. I am discovering who I am alone. I hope you can learn to do the same without the guilt and maybe discover some hidden secrets about yourself. You’re worth the discovery so go exploring and enjoy the journey!! 

Blessings, 

Em