perspective adjustment

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.