Tired
Melanie - November 20, 2009
I don't know about y'all, but I am TIRED. In fact, I've talked to a few different friends this week and we've all agreed that we just need a break, a little time to rest.
Unfortunately no one is sending me on all-expense paid trip to some sweet resort anytime soon. Or ever. So I have to find rest where I can get it, which is usually hiding in the back of my closet.
Oh I'm kidding. I'd never hide in the back of my closet, they'd know to look for me there.
I feel like school started back in August and I've been running ever since. Running to the school for classroom meetings, running to the soccer fields for games, running out of town for various events. I'm just a little burned out.
And I'm betting a lot of you can relate. When I woke up this morning and did our usual routine of eating breakfast, getting dressed, out the door to school, forgot the backpack, turn back around and get the backpack, get to school, do the drop-off and head back home, I rejoiced when I remembered that we are out of school all next week for Thanksgiving.
For that, I am thankful.
I just know I can get so busy in the daily commitments of life that I lose sight of what's important, of the very thing that sustains me and gives me the strength I need to be the wife, mama, and friend I try to be. And I want to keep my eyes on Him because he promises in Isaiah 41:31 "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
As nice as an all-expense paid trip to a resort would be (and I certainly wouldn't turn it down), I don't want to get so busy that I forget that God is my refuge, my hiding place and He will renew my strength when I remember to keep my eyes on Him.
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Comments (2)
Ditto…as much as I would love the ocean and sunshine and all right now…my rest is in Him. HIM alone!!!
Have a wonderful week!! I’m thankful for you Melanie! Fran
Posted on November 22, 2009 8:50 AM
every now and then i too need to stop everything and rest. i must literally force myself to relax and do nothing. i am such a busybody that this is not easy, but over the months it’s become easier and easier. Rest is a good thing.
Posted on November 27, 2009 6:20 PM