Serenity and Chaos
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So much of life is learning to surrender.
It’s learning that I’m not Superwoman.
Yesterday I read the latest post at Passionate Homemaking. Lindsey mentioned two memorable comments from other moms: “Someone’s always crying” and “I’ve come to realize that I will always be tired.”
Neither of these comments were made in a negative or complaining way, but as Lindsey said, “in an embracing way.” This is how it is.
I get so irritable when Christian’s upset for no reason, or I’m really tired, or the house is messy but I don’t feel up to cleaning it.
Life isn’t about those things. It’s about loving the Lord and those around me. Right now, it’s about loving my family and trusting that God will take care of the details, even if they feel out of control… especially if they feel out of control.
I have so many gifts! Will I choose to see them, or grumble like the Israelites? Sometimes when I complain I’m fearfully convicted of my hardness of heart. It’s an evil thing to be discontent.
His grace is sufficient…
Yes! This is beautiful.
Amen! These words are so encouraging and convicting at the same time, but I love that you wrote them, thank you
Wow…I was just thinking on this with myself the other night. Very timely post. As long as we’re not trying to rush things or continually get anxious, taking one thing at a time, God will take you through *and beyond*. He won’t just barely get us there. Thank you for this post!
I loved that post, too. I want to have a positive outlook on life, including motherhood. Life passes too quickly to take things for granted or to spend it being overwhelmed by little things that we let become big things. Life is a gift! Family is a gift! I want to cherish them both!
The Lord has been teaching me a lot about having a thankful heart. And your words about seeing the gifts, and not grumbling like the Israelites, just reminded me once again of all the Lord has given me. Thanks! 
“So much of life is learning to surrender.” So true. Praying for you in this season … that you will know His grace to be sufficient in wonderful ways.
I’m trying to embrace the tiredness, and as Lindsey mentioned, see it as an opportunity to depend upon the grace and strength of Christ. Trying being the key word, because so often, I fail…