"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.
Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
How do you balance marriage, work, kids, ministry, friendships, devotions, housework, quiet time, volunteer hours, hobbies & recreation? Can it all be balanced? Is there a perfect answer? This, sisters, is the never ending question! As women, we have so many responsibilities and people demanding our time from us. When we're at work, we feel bad for not being at home. When we're with the kids, we feel like there's work we need to finish. When we have to go out of town for business, we feel like we're letting our family down. When we volunteer, thoughts come at us... 'should I be with my husband, kids, finishing that big project, organizing, bible study, meal planning, laundry'... STOP!!!!! Jesus said, walk with Me, work with Me & learn the unforced rhythms of grace!
There is a rhythm and a grace for you on the journey that God has designed for you. My rhythm looks different than your rhythm. We can't compare our race to any one else's race because we are only graced for our race!:) I have to seek wisdom and ask my Heavenly Father for His plan (rhythm) for my life. When I am operating in the 'unforced rhythms of grace' then I will not be tired, worn out, or burned out! As a young woman with a husband, 2 kids, 1 teenager, 2 churches in 2 states, lots of missions work, traveling, conferences to attend, & dinners to cook... I need to hear from heaven for MY rhythm. I cannot say yes to all the 'good' things.... I must say yes to all the 'God' things!
I recently ran my 1st ever 5K race in the amazing Pittsburgh Marathon. It was awesome for this non-runner to finish a legit race. As I was running, I noticed right away that we all had different strides, different paces, & different rhythms. At one point I was running backwards to take a picture of downtown Pgh. and an older woman said, "Honey, you need to turn around and run your race." HA, she was right! But what she doesn't know about me is that I want to enjoy the journey!.. and document the journey with pictures:))) I don't have to be 1st place, I'm not in this race for the sprint but for the long haul!
Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, whoever you need to spend time with... be there. Be ALL there! Be engaged, be alert, be present... whether you are on a date with your husband, playing a game with the kids, spending time with the Father, finishing a project for work, volunteering at church, or traveling the world... may you always find yourself in the UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE!!!
xoxo... Amy
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