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Read a great quote today:

“Never pray for an easier life — pray to be a stronger person!  Never pray for tasks equal to your power — pray for power equal to your tasks.  Then doing your work will be no miracle — you will be the miracle.”  (Phillips Brooks)

I’m feeling quite overwhelmed.  I get little pockets of time to get things accomplished throughout the day.  However, I am a person that NEEDS to complete things.  It seems that everything in my life right now is half done.  I am am letting this predicament steal my peace and my joy.

Instead of whining about all that I need to do and wishing things were easier, I just need to pray and ask the Lord to give me the strength to be successful today. I also need to ask for wisdom to make plans and set expectations for the day.  Good grief… I have an infant! There’s no way all the housework will get done today, but He will help me get the most important things done.

I was reminded this morning that having three healthy children in a comfortable home is a PRIVILEGE.  I am blessed.   So, rather than act overwhelmed, I should act like I am blessed.

Perspective adjusted.  Thank you, Lord.

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I’m realizing that the reason that God made babies so darn cute and lovable is so that you won’t throw them out the window at 3:00 a.m…. even if the thought crosses your sleep-deprived, frustrated, at-your-wits-end mind.

LeviI love this little boy.  I just forgot how demanding babies are. When it comes to caring for infants, the phrase “give until it hurts” comes to mind.

In my normal life,  I’m accustomed to giving until it hurts.  However, that’s often where I stop. Once the task, responsibility, or service becomes painful, then I give up.  I just can’t do it. I don’t have time or energy to do it. So I give up.

I’m giving right now, and it hurts!  Of course, there’s no backing out now. This little boy needs me… and I do love to care for him. Even when it hurts, I can push myself to do it. I cry out to God for the strength or the patience to do it. I remind myself that it’s not forever… this highly demanding and sleepless state is only for a season.

It occurred to me this morning (at 4:30 a.m.) that I am being trained to give until it hurts… and to keep on giving in the midst of the pain. God has many plans for me;  some will be incredibly trying and difficult. I will only be able to do them if I trust in Him. I must allow His strength to excel in me and accomplish the work for me.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.   Galatians 6:9-10