Sometimes the best remedy to feeling overwhelmed by the
upcoming schedule is to go to sleep. So
I did. For nearly three hours. Now I need to get myself to bed so I can
start to live the schedule I have in place for the rest of the week. I was given a gift, too, that I do not have
to go to a meeting in the morning! That
time will be used for some sleep and some preparing of my next sermon; and
perhaps to get more of those pesky, never-ending chores done. It’s all good, I just need to pause a little,
breathe and accept that of all there is to do I can only do as much as I
can. I will need to let some things go,
or expect a little less of myself, so I can focus on those things that bring
the most satisfaction. So I napped this
evening, which changed my perspective, refreshed my mind and gave me some end
of the night energy.
O Heavenly Father, you have given me a full life for which I
am grateful. I have family and friends,
some work, some school, some church and time to share with all of them. Help me to practice self-care, to set aside
times that are completely mine to do the things I want to do, like spend time
with friends or read a book, or simply take a nap. This place and time in my life sometimes
seems overwhelming, but with you as my partner I know I can make the right
decisions to do the best that I can do with the time, energy and resources I
have to give. Thank you for helping me
put it back into perspective. Amen.