I can't live stressed

  Most days, probably like most moms...

  I look at my day and could write a long list..

  Everything from chores to teaching them. 

  Time with each child-

  Time with God-

  time with the one I married-

  time with friends-

 "ME" time-

  I have a list of things to fix,

  things to bake

  and cook up and stock up meals

  in the freezer..

  so many things I want to read for me,

  crafts to do,

  classes to take,

  family books to read...

  laundry..

  When I start to jot it all down..

  I will start to see so much

  undoneness..

  and feel like I am failing

  and start to compare...

  The truth is, I am not a superhero..

  Jesus only had 3 years to get done what God had for him..

  there were so many more things He could have done...

  the list would be still going on today!

  Doing a bible study this week, 

  I was relieved to read this..

  And what should be at the top of my little list each day?

  Well, sometimes each day may be different..

  a baby- who is only a <precious> baby once, may need the most care one day,

  another day.. I see I need to spend time with my girl who is really taking off

  on her reading..

  the next day.. we may need to read together lots

  or play a game! Or work on other skills..

  take those nature walks,

  make some apple muffins!

  have hot cocoa...

  and get out some fresh white paper

  and fill it with color!

  So what I am "supposed" to do..

  is not based on what everyone else is doing...

  What will bring me the freedom, joy and fruitfulness in my life?

               Retreat to the simple things..

   only do what I can do.. knowing that is all that I am required to do.

  To remember to have a "Mary" heart.. When the kids are gone

  the house will then be clean and quiet!

  I love what is entrusted to me..

  it is not too much..

  I am privileged...

                                           Thank you, GOD.