Gotta love it.
Well, this is what I don't do:
I don't sleep past 5:15. (a.m.)
I don't eat breakfast.
I don't drink a full cup of hot coffee. (decaf, french press. changed my life!)
I don't make it through the 8 to 9 o'clock hour without losing my temper.
I don't meet my girlfriends for lunch and cocktails.
I don't eat lunch until the kids are in their beds and asleep!
I don't make it through a single day without cleaning up some unreasonably difficult mess.
I don't ever get the whole house clean. Don't even get me started on the laundry.
But if you think I'm feeling sorry for myself, quit your judgin'!
No, seriously, of course I struggle with self-pity. What mom-of-youngins doesn't?
I cling to truth. And if I can't see the truth I have to make myself seek it out. My Father holds me up and the Spirit guides my heart. Even in stress, anger, resentment--He is merciful to show me the way.
So, what do I do all day?
I disciple. These three honkey-tonks are the most important disciples I'll ever have the opportunity to love. If I don't love them well then I will have failed at one of the most crucial love-tasks the Lord will give me.
So, I still my mind and commit my heart.
I don't get to do a million things I'd like to do. I'm not even the "type" of mom I set out to be. But what does any of that matter compared to showing my children how to love and trust the Lord?
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