Thought you might enjoy this little snippet from "GirlTalk"...a sweet blog by Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters. All godly women with good things to share.
This one was especially applicable to me today...well, everyday for that matter. :o)
Whew! After devotions, exercise, grocery store run, beds made, dishes done, house straightened, laundry underway, Chad homeschooled, soccer carpool completed, editing project for my husband finished—I can finally attempt to write a postSound familiar?
Life is busy!
And it’s not just me. Whether you are a student, holding down a job, or caring for a family—the fall season unfailingly fills our lives with lots to do.
So what does it look like to glorify God in the midst of a busy season?
The first must-have to survive—and even thrive—during busy seasons: humility.
I still remember the wise and helpful counsel my husband CJ shared with me many years ago when I was having one of those “I just can’t get it all done" breakdown crying sessions. When he finally got the chance to speak, he said: “Carolyn, only God completes His to-do list. We are not God. We are finite creatures with serious limitations. Therefore we need to humble ourselves by accepting our limitations and draw upon God’s strength to simply do what we can.” CJ’s advice not only helped me then, but continues to benefit me to this day.
Here are 3 simple ways we can be mindful of our limitations as we make our to-do lists these days:
1. Separate the-really-do-matter items from the really-don’t-matter items—of course doing the really-do-matter items first.
2. Simplify the really-do-matter items where possible. (e.g. pizza for dinner or store-bought cookies for entertaining.)
3. Trust God for all the things on the list that don’t get done.
Let’s honor God by responding to our “endless” list of to-dos with humility—joyfully accepting our limitations and simply doing what we can.
Praying you are trusting God today with all things while being diligent with the time you do have...and then humbly accepting when you cannot do it all.
That's what I'm working on today...and everyday. :o)
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2 comments:
Sharon- so good to hear. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Sarah!
I'm so happy you stopped by my little craft corner! It's fun to create in light of Jesus Christ.
We are very well here in California, and I too wished you lived closer, or I did since I am very fond of Washington. OH yes we'd hit all of the cupcake shops!
Glad to hear you and the wonderful family are doing well. God is truly kind in giving us Christ :) Please send our love to the family.
Please keep in touch. Let us know if y'all are planning to come down to Cali. How is classical homeschooling going?
Hope all is well,
Frances
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