Could
I could, but do I want to.
I have said this to all my children and a few friends. Once
or twice I said it to my husband.
Sometimes when we are thought of as go-to people we get lost
in others' needs. It’s okay for a time, but then the overwhelm rears its ugly
head and we feel lost, exhausted, taken-advantage-of, frustrated.
Where is my time?
I have found a cure for the But Do I Want To.
1.
I remember my go-to people and pray for them.
Then I thank God for them. I would be dead without them.
2.
I go to my calendar and find a day or half-day
for me. I block it out and hold it sacred, asking God if it is His will, and if
so would He hold it sacred as well.
3. I take time on that day to spend time alone, with God, with my pen and paper, with nature. I close my door, go to a quiet room, go outside on the porch or back yard, go to my car and close the door.
There are so many needs swirling around me. I cannot do them all, but I can do a lot, through Christ who strengthens me.
Sometimes more than I ever thought I could.
I could, and yes, I want to.
Visiting as your FMF neighbor. I love your solution ... prayer, clear, self care. Sounds like a winner to me, especially knowing you can do a lot, through Christ who strengthens you. Amen!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI love your words of asking God to "hold it sacred." I pray God honors my efforts as well.
ReplyDeleteAmie, FMF #12
Yes. I pray for you blessings on your writing! Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI enjoyed reading your post, and feel inspired by your solution.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from #35
Thank you for visiting! So happy I could inspire you! :0)
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