Sorry I haven't been here in a while. . . I know you'll be surprised to hear, but I've been busy. Shocking! I asked my friend the other day if I just had issues with being extraordinarily busy and handled it poorly or if everyone was this busy - because I often find myself overwhelmed. I started to make a list here of stuff that fills my brain, but that is totally not fun (for me or for you) so I won't go there. But lately, the Lord's been reminding me of the story of Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus (Luke 10:38-42). Jesus had gone to visit his friends and when he got to their home, Martha was busy with preparing the house and the meal. Mary, however, just sat at His feet listening. Martha got all bent out of shape and asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her out. His response? I love it and cringe in the same passage. . . in verse 41,"But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one ...
It's not a very glamorous life, as a pastor's wife and working mom to 3. Only Jesus can take the mundane and messy and give us back His GRACE.