***DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a complaining post, even if it starts out sounding like one. Hang with me.***
I am tired of being busy.
Tired of trying to “have it all.”
Tired of feeling like a failure when “it all” doesn’t work out.
I want to breathe. Laugh. Soak in this beautiful life with which God has blessed me.
And you know what?
I don’t HAVE to write on this blog everyday.
I don’t HAVE to tweet.
I don’t HAVE to be in charge of or on leadership for everything.
While all of that CAN be fun, someone else can also do those things. Lots of other people ARE doing those things.
But only I can love my husband, raise our children and take care of our home the way God intended.
Period.
Something has to give. And it won’t just happen – I have to CHOOSE.
So if I don’t show up here one day – nothing’s wrong.
In fact, it’s just the opposite.
Things are probably just as they should be.
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I totally could have wrote that post as I feel exactly this same way! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Girl, You wrote exactly what I was thinking! Beautiful post!! Hugs!! Enjoy life!
Perfect. seriously perfect. God has a purpose for us, and we need to listen to Him – and it’s OK to take breaks, from whatever is drawing us away from His purpose. Even if they are good things, like this blog! 😉 We will definitely understand if you take a day away!
First. I just love you and your heart. Secondly, you’ve definitely hit it here and this is a GREAT reminder for us all. I love your posts – They encourage me everyday. I hope your day is blessed today.
Now you’re getting it! There is this great blog about getting the busy out of your life…you should check it out! LOL!! Keep making good choices. You won’t regret it!
Amen! Needed that kick in the pants (er, gentle reminder) – thanks so much!
So true!! Love this post!!
Understood!
Amen!
Love it! This is my life right now. I’ve written one, maybe two blog posts in the past two weeks because I’m busy with my family and making the most of our summer! Sometimes I get antsy about not writing, but it’s ok. I’d rather have the time with my kiddos than time with a computer!
Erin, I adore you. This word is needed more than anything right now in our “Christian” corner of the blogosphere. I see more and more moms taking on more and more and more. It honestly leaves me wondering what they do to serve their families. It seems like they must sit at the computer the entire day. That life is not what I want.
I love my online friends. I love my blog, twitter etc. But in the light of eternity NONE of it matters. What matters is the heart of my husband, our son and my relationship with God. Everything else should come in way down the list. I’m passionate about this….obviously. 🙂
I “work” when Ridley is sleeping, having quiet time or napping. I try really hard to have all my work done before my hubby comes home from work, so I can spend time with him.
Thank you for writing! 🙂
I love this post – thank you for being transparent. And a great sounding board for some women who are obsessed with being everywhere online to simply collect people. I think those folks are super lonely and it’s sad.
The days I leave the computer completely off always seem to fill me more than the days I find I got a new follower!! When I stand at the gates God is NOT going to ask me how many followers I had on my blog – or twitter. Doesn’t that sound so silly, yet we almost live like that.
I pray God will bless your obedience and bring you joy for making the RIGHT choice!
Stef
I love this and you for writing it. You are inspiration to me, Erin
Amen and amen. Love this.
So true. I need to remind myself of this when the kids are wanting some “mommy-time” or my husband wants to do something together. Especially when it comes to spending time with God. Some things are just higher priorities, and my life needs to reflect that. Thanks for posting!