When I thought about making a post today, I really couldn’t think of something fun or cute to bring up. No how-to’s, no girlie business…nada. Why? Because I’m exhausted. I feel a little burnt out with all of the stuff I’m trying to juggle (because yes, it’s just STUFF). It’s nothing that pretty much everybody in the world hasn’t gone through. It’s the daily routine…working, serving at church, trying to keep the house clean, trying to do laundry (I’m cringing thinking about the fact that I’m blogging instead of doing laundry), trying to maintain friendships, trying to spend time with your significant other (in this case, my certified twentyyyy hubby), trying to cook, oh and then just trying to have MY OWN down time to watch A Walk to Remember. I’ve been so aggravated with myself lately because I feel stretched way too thin, and I haven’t accomplished the 2-3 things I really want to get done, simply because I get caught up in all of my other junk.
With that said, I know the devil tries to deceive me into thinking I just don’t get things done, and that I’m not good enough. The bad aspect about what I’ve just said is that for about five minutes, on a bad, woe-is-me day, I actually buy into this lie and get down on myself.
The beautiful aspect about what I’ve just said is that eventually, I snap out of this twisted thought and remember that I was DESIGNED by CHRIST Himself.
Evidence of this truth:
“For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.” -Psalm 139:13-14
Now, back to the sad factor. What hurts me the most about everything I’ve just explained is that I know about 99% of women (my own made up statistic that I think is fairly accurate) have also felt this way. The even sadder factor is that there are tons of women AND men who actually believe they aren’t good enough or who are trying SO hard every day to accomplish all of these “things” just so that they can feel like they matter or bring something to the table. There is nothing wrong with getting chores done, maintaining activities, enjoying hobbies, and being successful, but what I want everyone to remember, both Christians and non-Christians, is that YOU WERE ALSO FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. Smile ☺
Don’t buy into the lies. Don’t get down on yourself. When you’re tired, like this season I’m in right now, and like everyone else has been though, recognize that you probably just need some rest before getting all psycho-emotional like me. Oh, and try your hardest NOT to compare yourself to all those people who look like they’ve got it together. More than likely, they don’t…unless Jesus is their foundation.
Lastly, I’ll leave you with this demand from God, not me…It is often one of the hardest commands for me to obey.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” –Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Here are the same verses from The Message for you modern peeps out there that needs to hear this in layman’s terms like moi ☺
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." –Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
(Yes, the picture above is a picture of my journal. I typically hand-write things first...it's the only way I know how to write).
