Taking a time out

Don't you wish you had someone telling you that you need to go take a nap?  Or maybe you've been inside too long and you need to go outside and play for a while?

We get so wrapped up in our lives sometimes that we forget to slow down and take some time for ourselves and our loved ones.  

I recently took a new position for a company that has me away from home far more than I or my husband likes.  I'm up early, on the road for close to an hour, at work for an 8 hour day and then traveling home again.  It takes my time and my energy just to keep the pace up and if I'm not careful it will rob my time and energy away from the ones who really matter.

As I was driving to work this morning I began praying that God would show me how to balance it all and not lose myself in the midst.  Making sure I give the proper time to God, my husband, my family, my job and myself.  It's not always easy - but it is possible, and sometimes - we just have to make the time.

He tells us in Hebrews Chapter 4 that He's made a way for us to enter into His rest.

When I trust Him to meet my needs - I am able to take some time for my family, my husband and myself.

I am looking forward to this weekend, where I can recharge my batteries, enjoy my husband and enter into His perfect rest.

Here's to #startingover15

Don't give up...

I want to send you a note of encouragement.  Don't stop praying for whatever need you have in your life.  I actually did give up for a time...you know?  I settled for less than I deserved and was never satisfied with my life or relationships.  What a terrible waste of time and energy.

So for those of you who read this little blog - please don't make the same mistakes I did.  Don't settle for less in your job, in your relationships and your friendships.  If you aren't getting out of it what you're putting into it - pray, pray, pray!!!  God does answer  prayers and He does provide.

I'm not telling you to ask for a divorce or quit your job.  I'm saying pray about it.  Give it to God and let Him work things out for your good.  Don't rush it or make decisions based on feelings.  Let God open and close doors for you.  Let Him heal your broken spirit and bring peace in your life.  Let Him calm the storms and carry the burden.  I know from experience - prayer brings change.  Just don't give up!!

Some days I feel like I need to pinch myself.  I know I cried many tears, prayed an endless prayer of thanks and gratitude for my "single" life and cooked more than my fair share of dinners for one over the last 6 years...but as I sit here and type my heart is full with gratitude to God alone for providing me with such a gift as I've found in my husband.

My thoughts are with you - with all of us that we be consistent in our prayers.  That we exercise our faith and keep believing that God can and will!!

#startingover15 #dontquitbeforeyourmiraclehappens