I keep hearing these phrases: BE STILL and FOCUS…definitely two things that are challenging for me. I often said these phrases to myself to avoid distractions, negativity mainly to encourage myself but it’s not as always easy as it sounds.
Working full time and taking care of two little girls can be very challenging. There isn’t enough time in one day to completely fulfill the mommy duty call, to finish all the tasks and meet all the needs and wants for my home. How do I do it? Sometimes, I wish my children came each with a personal instruction manual where I can learn things about them, read there mind and see what’s coming up next in their little world. Hah!! 😃
They truly made me appreciate life more, though me how to be patient, how to love and appreciate my Momm even more because I don’t know how in the world she gave birth, loved selflessly and raised 9 children. Always caring, loving and praying for her children and grand children. You are the greatest Momm I know!❤️
Everyday is a miracle to me! I take it day by day with God and I am thankful for He orders my steps daily and guides me through the ups and downs every second of every day. So, I carry a smile and a great attitude no matter what because I know who’s leading me.
When I wake up everyday, first thing first! Knowing that I can’t do it on my own, I surrender it all by putting God in charge of my day! “Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place”. (Prov. 16:3 MSG)
As soon as my alarm goes off in the morning, my brain becomes a free-for-all with ideas and “gotta-make-happen” thoughts streaming full-steam ahead. I need to get my kids dressed for school. Did we finish all we were suppose to do last night? Are all the books back in the book bags? Do I have everything Chloe (2yo) needs in her bag for the next day? Did I send money for the school field trip? Do I lunch ready in Heidi’s (6yo) lunch bag?
What’s coming my way at work? Do I have any errands to run at lunch, before or after work? Who’s Doctor’s appointment coming up next? Oh Gosh! When it comes to Birthdays, sadly, I am not always good at remembering, fulfilling my duties nor meeting the expectations. I have a 2 brothers, 5 sisters, Momm and Dads, 5 nieces and my 2 girls, close friends….Who’s Birthday coming up next that I need to buy a gift for? My budget? What bill is due and when to pay it? Whose wedding, who’s event and where am I singing next weekend? Did I miss something? Did someone have a birthday that I forgot about?
After working outside of home them there is work inside of the home that never ends. Laundry? Do I need to pick up something at the grocery store or pharmacy? What’s for dinner? How was your day? Checking homework? Reading notes from teacher? Parent/teacher Meetings/teleconferences? Respond to the teacher’s note? Play time? Family time? Prayer/quiet time…then comes 7:15 bed time for the girls. Hah!
Does your brain sound like this five seconds after your alarm goes off (while you’re still hitting the snooze button)? There are so many things fighting for our attention and yet God is saying in a still, small voice…FOCUS on me and all of these things will just fall into place.
David tells us in Psalm 37:25, “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”
I’ve learned that God wants to meet all of my needs: physical, emotional, financial…ALL of my needs. If it’s important to you, it’s important to him. He will move heaven and earth for you to get to your day to day tasks if that’s what you need today. I’ve leaned to put my Trust in Him in ALL things and he will direct my paths and yours too.
BE STILL and FOCUS. As we head towards spring, let it be a time of complete renewal (heart, mind, soul and body) in him where we focus on what is TRULY important.
Colossians 3:2, “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Flore❤️
