Ever have one of those weeks that leaves your head literally spinning?
This past week was a bit much for me. What I'm realizing is that things that would normally be frustrating when taking care of 2 kids is all of a sudden OVERWHELMING when you throw caring for another child in the mix.
With 3 out of 5 us in our family sick last week I ended up picking up more responsibilities, (especially when one of the sick ones was my dear husband). And our poor 3 year old's cold manifested into an ear infection that hit so hard that his ear drum had bad blisters on it!
Some laundry has been washed -- when I have a chance here and there -- but I can't seem to be able to fold/sort and put away any of it and it's now "decorating" 2 rooms upstairs plus the hall way...daily life is just that much harder when anything extra is added.
And now, after using the last remaining energy to clean the downstairs this afternoon and host a Dave Ramsey course at our house this evening, I'm making sure my husband has enough clean clothes to pack up for his trip all week across the country this week...
Some weeks slip into the next before I even have a chance to process the last.
Thus is life.
Thankfully God is gracious to provide what I need. Especially when I stop and ask.
~ So, Lord, this week is Yours. I'm still spinning from last week and don't feel like I have anything to give for this coming one. Yet I still long to lavish love upon my precious boys and husband. Please provide this love through my exhausted efforts and help this become reality. Thank You, Jesus.
5 comments:
O Lord, provide strength for this dear servant of yours as she cries out to you. You know how beaten down she is at the beginning of this week. Let YOUR strength be glorified in her weakness. Do mighty miracles of provision for her all week long, that she and her children will see how the God of the universe provides for those who trust him. Let her see your hand at work, taking each day, each hour, and sustaining her through it in ways ONLY YOU can. I ask this, not just for the sake of Julie Anne and her family, but for the honor of YOUR Name. Do not let others say you don't take care of your children. Prove your strength and provision this week, Lord! For the honor of your Name. Amen
saying a prayer for you today as well, Julie Ann. keep us posted on how you're doing!
saying a prayer for you today as well, Julie Ann. keep us posted on how you're doing!
:) Thank you so very much. I know that I am being carried on the wings of prayers today, please keep those prayers coming. Thank you!!
I'm so sorry that you are having a hard time. Just take it one day at a time and know that you are a terrific mama!
Post a Comment