Today I was driving my kids to their swim lessons and was contemplating my schedule. Today alone I had a two hour appointment, took a child to school after the appointment, got a call from the school to pick up a child from school (right during nap time for my little boys). I don't know about other Mom's but, nap time is sacred in this house.. After school we had visitations and then a two hour swim lesson.
This for me is pretty normal 5 days a week. Up until recently we were doing gymnastics too. The only reason they had not attended was because we have been to busy to go. I was feeling guilty because i have not been able to take my kids. I try to give them as many experiences while they are with us because, I know they will more and likely not when they go home.
God has been pulling on my heart to stop and enjoy the life He has given me. The call He has given me. It is such an honor to walk out this life He gives us. To live it fully for Him. I do not want to miss out on anything God has for us simply because we are to busy doing.
The enemy is so good at coming in and attacking our Mommy hearts. We pour so much out for our little ones to the point that we stop taking care of ourselves. It is during this time the enemy brings lies in that "we are not good Mom's", "Our kids deserve and need these things", etc.. When in reality our kids are loved the most, cared for the most and the happiest when we are.
Today all I wanted was to be STILL! To be still and stop. To be still and just spend time with my Father and let Him speak. To be the best Mom that I can be and that requires me to Be Still and let God refresh and take care of me.
If you have a schedule that is crazy. Most Mom's do! I encourage you to stop and just sit with God. Let Him refresh and speak to you! He is so faithful to be there!
Psalms 40:10 "Be still, and know that I m God;"
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