Overwhelmed

Saturday was a busy day around here.  We just had a little too much going on.  After the day was done, I came home and put my feet up.  That always feels good after a long day.  As I reflected on the day, I was grateful that all weekends aren't so busy.  I enjoy weekends for the quiet time that allows me to relax and spend time with my family.

Sunday morning when I woke up, I felt completely overwhelmed.  There was laundry, a house to clean, grocery shopping, school work to do...the list seemed endless.  In fact, I had even skipped out of a run with a friend who was so gracious and understanding.  When I texted her a little later that morning, she simply reminded me that it is okay when the laundry pile up and it is okay if the house isn't clean. I appreciated her reassurance and her encouragement.

I decided I needed to stop - stop doing what I was doing at the moment and stop procrastinating on the looooong list, because we all know procrastination doesn't help and that is so unlike me and my personality.  So I stopped.  I took a few deep breaths.  I went to spend time reading the Word and quiet time in devotion and prayer.  Right then and there, I felt so much better and felt like I was ready for the day ahead and would get done, what I would get done.

I went for a run to clear my head.  The exercise and fresh air helped give me better perspective and energy to move forward in the day.  Then after re-fueling my body from the workout, I stopped and played some Uno with Jaret and Kirra.  Just stopping to enjoy the moment and time with my kids helped me to refocus on the important things in life.  Then Jaret and Kirra went off to play (they headed to the basement to play Shushwaps - a role-play of being at the lake).  Since they were playing so well, I started the laundry and some housecleaning.  Sorry Nichole, I wasn't able to let it pile up.  ;)  Groceries were purchased, supper was made, the day was done.  The feeling of being overwhelmed had slipped away and was gone.  And I was thankful for the end of the day and the start of a new week, just around the corner.  I still felt a little overwhelmed with the amount of work ahead but appreciated the reminder that when I stop, breathe deeply, and keep my priorities in check, it all works out as it should.

When I get overwhelmed, I don't want to be overwhelmed by my to do list.  I want to be overwhelmed by Him.  Overwhelmed in a good way by God.  Overwhelmed by His amazing power and glory!  And when I am, life is put into perspective.  Enjoy the song...