Stop and Focus

Do you ever have just extremely crazy days? Sometimes I lose track of my days because I am running so much. Yesterday, we had a playdate, an errand, lunchdate, rest and clean-up time, pick up kids at school, homework, rushed dinner, church, bath, and bed. When I finally got into bed, I sunk beneath the covers and sleep just overtook me. UNTIL. One of the twins woke up at 1 am and 2 am throwing up. At 4:50 am he was moaning and crying in his sleep. I thought it sounded like a great idea and I really wanted to join him! Anyway, I woke up again at 7:30 am only realize it was Thursday. If I could just put into words how much I look forward to this day of the week, you might understand just how sad this was that of all days of the week, the baby choose this one to get sick! This is the day I use to get some of the things done that never seem to get done around the house. For instance, the cobwebs that are now connecting light fixtures from room to room, the dust on the blinds that I could write my name on or if I really had some extra time I would try to figure out what is a weed and what is a plant in my flower beds! My mind tells me to send them to school. Then, my foggy head becomes a little clearer and I decide that wouldn't be the right thing to do! Well, we at least had a little quieter day today and my dust may be piling up by the second, but I did have some good quality time with the kiddos. While I was in car line at school this afternoon, I did my quiet time. Only then, did I stop to think about how crazy life has become and how it seems harder and harder to keep my focus on what is truely important. I have enjoyed this blog for that reason, it allows me time to reflect on my day and see God working in my life, my husbands, my kids and others. How often do I allow things to get in the way of my walk with God though. Have you ever read the verses in Hebrews 12
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
These are the verses I read in my quiet time yesterday, but they came to mind today. They are so perfect for us as moms too. For how often have we grown weary in our mothering. From the constant discouragement of leading a child in the way they should go only to see them choose the wrong path to the thousands of errands and activities we do for the sake of the family, we definately see weariness. I am hear to encourage you to set your mind on Jesus. Focus your day on Him and in your discouraging times look for His mighty hand on your life. It is so hard to discern His plan in our lives, but the more I seem to focus on what He is doing in my life as well as my family's, the easier it is in my heart to focus on Jesus. It also seems easier to find joy in the bad moments because your focus is not on yourself, but on the overall plan. I hope to encourage you to not lose heart in your high place of honor. God chose you and gave you those wonderful kiddos. Despite our crazy days of cleaning, laundry, chauffouring and the many other things that fill our day, focus on running this race set before us well. As my Bible study says, Run Well, Finish Strong!
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.