isn't just the title of a song by The Mamma's and the Papa's (I grew up listening to them, by the way). I L-O-V-E-D our spring break schedule and it was totally difficult to wake up this morning. I set my alarm for 5.40 but didn't truly wake up and thus get up until 6.10. The glories of a laid back life evaporated with the night air!
It really all started Saturday night. Ben was at the Blazer game so I was in charge of putting the kids to bed. We'd just finished our movie when the tears and fears started (if you know me even a little, you'll remember I don't enjoy drama. So this emotional break down is hard for me). Sam abruptly started crying. I held him and asked what was wrong. "I don't want to grow up. I don't want to have to move out." Then Joe started to cry and said he wanted to "stay a kid" too. And I'm thinking....."Where did this come from?" Then my kid brain kicked in. Spring break was coming to an end. My Boy's 'mature' responsibilities were going to resume on Monday. Back to school really started on Saturday night because we limit electronics on Sunday for school on Monday. And all the kids were tired, yet both Sam and Joe kept crying and saying they didn't want to grow up. So, we all talked and I explained to them that God doesn't expect them to be grown up tomorrow. He wants them to be kids and stay kids for a long time and not to think to much about getting big. Not long after, they were all sleeping soundly and I was thankful for the break!
Our conversation did get me thinking though. (God consistently uses my kids to refine me) How often do I worry about things that I shouldn't or things that I just cannot control? Alot, I'm afraid. I was also reminded of a conversation I had with a friend. We were talking about balance. I was reminded that when we give God our day, first thing, and obey His leading though out our day, even in the small things, we end up with a whole day of balance and obedience. And when you lump all the days of balance and obedience together, the result is a balanced and obedient life.
So, this morning, as I was reluctant to get our of bed, I prayed. "God here's my day. I pray that I listen and obey you today so that the day you have planed is the day I live." I can say that I'm thankful for the kid's emotional break down. God used it to make me think. I know I'll screw up sometimes, but I hope that it's few and far between!Matthew 6: 27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single day to his life?" and verse 33 "But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
I hope your day is balanced and full of obedience too!
4 comments:
Spring break seems to bring out the best things! It is interesting that the two boys were really feeling it as much as they did. I'm wondering what Essy was thinking! Love you, Mom : )
Back to reality... it's SO hard, isn't it? But it's good too.
One day at a time, leads to a life-time of balance and obedience ~ Thanks for the reminder! :)
Like many women, I am WAY too good at worrying. If things are going well, I worry that something bad will happen in the future. If things are bad, I worry about when the turn-around will come. Thank you for the reminder that God is in control (NOT ME!) and that He's more than capable of taking care of us and the details of our daily lives. Love you!
Love these verses. Boston is learning the song, "Seek ye first" and I am totally gaining from it! Love you!
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