When my children were little it seemed everyday was a whirlwind. Everyone up, breakfast, out the door, everyone home, eat baths and bedtime. Throw in some soccer, T-Ball, music lessons, dance lessons, birthday parties and sleepovers and it seemed the whirlwind of activities would never end. It seemed at the time I would never get enough sleep and naps…well they were a thing of the past. But then as quickly as it began it was over.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
You can’t see it when it’s happening to you because you’re too busy trying to keep all the plates spinning, your sanity, your marriage together, the bills paid and forget about trying to stay in shape and eat healthy. But sooner than later the season will change and you will realize you should have enjoyed the ride more. Held up your hands and just enjoyed the roller coaster ride that life was providing for you. Too often we go through life with our eyes closed or worst yet screaming through the entire ride while our eyes are closed.
Let go of all your preconceived notions of what life is supposed to look like. Who is supposed to do what? Aren’t they supposed to eat now, sleep now, talk by now, walk by now, and cut teeth by now? Shouldn’t we have a house by now, a new car, a better job?
Stop. Just stop. Thank God for where you are right now; for what you have and what you don’t. Breathe. Write a gratitude list. Forget about all that is yet to be and enjoy the moment. Take pictures with you in them, you with your loved ones-really someone else can take the photo. When the rollercoaster stops there will be plenty of time to dust yourself off and take a nap.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
You can’t see it when it’s happening to you because you’re too busy trying to keep all the plates spinning, your sanity, your marriage together, the bills paid and forget about trying to stay in shape and eat healthy. But sooner than later the season will change and you will realize you should have enjoyed the ride more. Held up your hands and just enjoyed the roller coaster ride that life was providing for you. Too often we go through life with our eyes closed or worst yet screaming through the entire ride while our eyes are closed.
Let go of all your preconceived notions of what life is supposed to look like. Who is supposed to do what? Aren’t they supposed to eat now, sleep now, talk by now, walk by now, and cut teeth by now? Shouldn’t we have a house by now, a new car, a better job?
Stop. Just stop. Thank God for where you are right now; for what you have and what you don’t. Breathe. Write a gratitude list. Forget about all that is yet to be and enjoy the moment. Take pictures with you in them, you with your loved ones-really someone else can take the photo. When the rollercoaster stops there will be plenty of time to dust yourself off and take a nap.
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