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Let's Give This Another Shot

January 7th? The 7th? Really? That's the last time I wrote a post here on my blog? Oh, that makes me so sad. It seems I'm not great with New Years resolutions; but then again, who is? Well, lately I've been thinking about the things I love. What I love to do. What excites me, gives me joy and purpose. What I'm passionate about. Sadly, being a mother, often times we forget that we are a person aside from the PB&J making, mess cleaning, boo-boo kissing, bedtime story reading women we start to become defined by. If I'm honest, I'll say I'm weary. My heart longs to be able to carve out enough time daily to pour out words here or at least jot them down on a notepad on my nightstand. I feel satisfied and content after being able to share the things God places on my heart. Do you ever go so long without talking to a friend, and then get the chance to catch up for an hour, or even two, but spend so long playing catch-up, that you don't actually get to talk present things? That's how I'm feeling here. I think tomorrow I will post a "catch-up" letter, but for today, I just want to share something I came across in a book today called "Hope for the Weary Mom: Where God Meets You in Your Mess". Because today, God knew I was weary, and He brought this to me in just the right timing. I hope you will enjoy it like I did.

Lord,

 Today, I want to honestly admit where I am. I am tired beyond the normal. I am a weary mom who needs a fresh encounter with You.

 Please work in my messy heart. Make it a place where you love to reside. Fill it with Your presence and begin working on the inside who you want me to be on the outside. I believe You want to do more than I can possibly imagine. I invite You to start right now.

 I know it will not happen overnight. I might take two steps forward and two steps back. Thank you for walking with me Jesus and being patient with me.

 Thank you for making me a mom in the first place. My prayer is that my family will be the first to see hope at work in me.

 Amen.

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