October 23, 2012
Ok, so have you ever had one of those weeks or months that your life seems to be out of control? It seems like I am having one of those weeks/months, not sure how long it has been going on. Ugh! I have millions of things on my mind and just as many things I want to do. I always say that no one wants to get into my head because it would wear them out. Not that it is full of bad things, just lots of brain post it notes everywhere. Sad thing is, can't recall half of the things on my brain to do list most of the time.  I guess that is why I am calling my blog, There is life after Forty, because there most certainly is much more life to live and give. 
I sometimes think I am busier now than I was when I had my 2 boys still at home.  Maybe it is because I am more involved with my church and with family and grandbabies.  My job requires more of my time too.  I completely understand when Moms say they are worn out. I remember those days. I remember staying up till midnight just so my dishes were done, laundry was somewhat caught up and just so I could have a litte peace and quiet.  Hubby and I raised our kids mostly on our own. We always just figured they were ours to raise and so if they couldn't be where we were, we didn't go.  We spent most of our time, together.  Today's families are so busy it seems. I know it is just me and hubby and we are busier than we ever have been and I know that without kids it is hard so with kids, even harder.  Sometimes you just have to say NO to things that you want your answer to be YES instead.  I have to remind myself what is my God given role:  To love God with all my heart, to love and respect my husband and meet his needs, to nurture and be an example to my children and grandchildren and to serve God in my local church.  Now, once I have done those things to the best of my ability, then I can do other things.  I am not saying that we should not reach out to those in need, that is the furtherst thing from my thoughts.  To me that is part of serving God.  To reach out to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Being hospitable to those in need.  I am just saying that there are a lot of things out there that I have to say, " Sorry, I just can't help with that". I have priorities and when I deviate from them, my life looks like 10 different color cans of paint have exploded in my little mini van!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess my blog message today is:  Watch your life, Make sure that you start every day with God and His words to you. He will always have an answer for whatever is on your heart.  I tell me Sunday School class:  If you are not praying, and you are not reading your bible, you are not having fellowship with God because He speaks to us through His words (Bible) and we speak to Him, through our prayers.  Remember that God always comes first, if He doesn't, you need to do some rearranging of your paint cans! Psalm 90:12:  "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom."  Make each and every day count for Christ!!!