Get Over Yourself

Last week was a hard week. If you couldn't tell by my last blog post, I was stressed out. I was overwhelmed by all I had to do. This bible verse just kept echoing in my mind:

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)


I felt weary and burdened. I felt tired and mentally drained, yet I had so much to do in such a little time that I had to keep going

                                                           but

                                                                                 I

                                                                                                    couldn't.

So, my accountability partner told me to go spend some time alone with God. So I did.  And as God reminded me that he is gentle and humble, I found rest in my soul. That's it. That's all I had to do. I had to get over myself and remember that, not only is God in control of all of this, but he also is there to help out whenever I need it (which is all the time). 

This week has been a reminder that we are not meant to do life alone. We are not meant to take the burden by ourselves. I was also reminded that I have amazing people just waiting to pray for me and for our family. They are there to take our needs/worries/concerns/joys to God so we can endure this race. 

I cannot thank all of you enough for your prayers and your concerns and also your pushing and encouraging. We cannot do this alone and are so grateful for your involvement in this crazy adventure.






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