This morning I got up and went to the gym. I wanted to sleep in, but I knew if I did t get up out of bed and to the gym right then, I wouldnt get a work out in today. And I would regret that and feel guilty and bad all day. So, I got up and went to the gym and had a good workout. Feels great! I got home and Kyiah was screaming. Sigh. I love my baby girl, but I wanted to take a shower, eat my breakfast, have some time with Jesus, have a second to myself where Im not taking care of someone else or doing something around the house. But alas, my baby girl needed me right then. So, I ran upstairs and picked her up and held her and fed her. Praise Jesus she went back to sleep! Then I did get to take my shower and get ready for the day. I came downstairs to the kitchen and a sink of dirty dishes and a dishwasher full of clean ones needing to be put away. Sigh. Again, Im tired and exhausted and dont want to take care of the dishes, again. Didnt I do that yesterday and the day before and the day before that (yes, Lawrence does help with the dishes and other stuff around the house; hes actually pretty amazing at that). But, I unloaded the dishwasher and put the dirty dishes in. The dishes werent going to take care of themselves, sadly. At some point today I might have to realize that the 3 baskets of clean clothes in the girls room arent going to magically fold themselves or leap into the drawers or hang themselves in the closet either. Sad day... As I was feeling sorry for myself and getting ready to complain about being tired of being tired, God reminded me that He knows exactly how I feel. He knows what its like to be tired, to have people needing you all the time, to hear one demand or request after another. Go read the gospels and see what Jesus life on earth was like... I was also feeling sorry for myself or more feeling like I am misunderstood or something - not sure on that exactly but working on it and examining my heart today. So, I was asking lots of questions and the only answer God seemed to have for me was, Yeah, I know how it feels to be misunderstood too. He sent His Son to earth, shared the good news of salvation, and people hated Jesus. So much so that they murdered Him! Not to mention mocking and beating Him. Or questioning Him and doubting Him and putting Him down day after day after day. So yeah, He was misunderstood big time BUT that didnt stop Him from doing what He was called to do. He knew the TRUTH and kept living it out regardless of what people said or thought. So, today I am tired. Today I am feeling confused and misunderstood, BUT I guess thats right where Im supposed to be because Im following in the footsteps of my Savior. And instead of feeling sorry for myself, I am going to fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of my faith. Maybe youre tired or confused or weary or misunderstood or frustrated too....I invite you to join me today to look up and stare into the face of our loving and gracious God. Fix your eyes on Jesus with me. As we set our hearts and minds on things above, we can live all the better here below. If you need someone to talk to or pray with you today, feel free to text or message or call me. 660.281.8266
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:23:45 +0000
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