Saturday, February 27, 2010

Feeling tired?

I have to admit it...this snow is seriously getting to me! I have lived in much snowier climates, but that was before I had little people to bundle and get in and out of car seats, in and out of grocery stores. It just seems like spring will never come! I long to get outside with my girls and play and feel the warmth of the sun on my face.
I read this short devotional today, and in the midst of this grey winter it spoke to me!
"Life in general can wear you out. Life with children can be especially tiring - nurse the baby, change diapers, do laundry, go grocery shopping, make meals, wash dishes, drive to practices, discipline and train, play make-believe, read a favorite book, answer a thousand questions(amen!). . .how can you fit it all in one day? Do you sometimes dread waking up, knowing you're already behind? Try taking a few minutes each morning to ask God to arm you with strength. He will support you, guide you and encourage you. If you start your day with God, you may find you have more energy to actually enjoy the tasks you have before you."

As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the LORD is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.

For who is God besides the LORD ?
And who is the Rock except our God?

It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.

He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
he enables me to stand on the heights.

He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.

You broaden the path beneath me,
so that my ankles do not turn.


Prepare
If you're like me and feeling a little tired, ask God to be your strength today! And, something just for fun, if you have any great ideas of fun things to do with your children, to add some fun in their day before the spring comes - list them in the comment section!

2 comments:

  1. Thanks God for... well, GOD... and sugar free Red Bull :)
    Found a website called www.productiveparenting.com. You enter the age of your child and it will email you one idea per day of something to do with that child that is age appropriate. Most of the time you would already have the supplies handy in the house. It is sort of a fun way to mix it up.
    Also, a Tea Party! I have some cheap "china" I bought so it doesn't matter if it gets broken. We bake (I have a cookie recipe using splenda and protein shake mix, seriously!) and have a little tea party. Sometimes we invite the "dolls" to join us. That's been a nice winter break too!

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  2. Thanks for the idea, Justina! I've gone on the productive parenting website and signed up for emails! I just got my first one this morning! Great idea!

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