Get. It. Together.
I have rested so much this weekend, and I'm still just worn out. I think I've come to the conclusion that this world wears me out. It makes me weary. For sure. Maybe more now than ever.
Anyway. It's Sunday night. I should be totally prepared for another week at work after such a lazy weekend. BUT. I feel so guilty that I don't have my life together. I haven't showered yet or finishing folding laundry. I forgot to buy coffee at the grocery store. Once again, I feel bad that we just grabbed ALL the carbs at Kroger and haven't planned out balanced meals. I haven't exercised or cleaned the house. And why?! Because I was lazy.
It makes me feel like a lousy wife and like a 30 year old who has not figured out how to adult any better than I had at 22.
I know I need rest. And that reasoning works well for a while. Then, though, I have to question how much rest I need and how many times I use it as an excuse.
BUT also...in reading Wild and Free, I'm seeing how even if I don't have anything together, God doesn't love me any less. My value doesn't increase or decrease based on how quiet my Saturday was. Basically, I just needed to get this out. To say it out loud (via the keyboard). I just want to share this in case any one of you may be feeling this too - even just a smidge.
I will always have a to do list that's longer than my weekend, and that's OK. Really.
Anyway. It's Sunday night. I should be totally prepared for another week at work after such a lazy weekend. BUT. I feel so guilty that I don't have my life together. I haven't showered yet or finishing folding laundry. I forgot to buy coffee at the grocery store. Once again, I feel bad that we just grabbed ALL the carbs at Kroger and haven't planned out balanced meals. I haven't exercised or cleaned the house. And why?! Because I was lazy.
It makes me feel like a lousy wife and like a 30 year old who has not figured out how to adult any better than I had at 22.
I know I need rest. And that reasoning works well for a while. Then, though, I have to question how much rest I need and how many times I use it as an excuse.
BUT also...in reading Wild and Free, I'm seeing how even if I don't have anything together, God doesn't love me any less. My value doesn't increase or decrease based on how quiet my Saturday was. Basically, I just needed to get this out. To say it out loud (via the keyboard). I just want to share this in case any one of you may be feeling this too - even just a smidge.
I will always have a to do list that's longer than my weekend, and that's OK. Really.
Inhale. Exhale. Rely on God. Breathe.
Every single day is a gift. I don't want to waste any more looking at the list of things I didn't even try to accomplish.
You are so loved.
Love,
Jessica
Well said, Jessica. I can honestly say that I'm at the latter end of 30s and still learning how to adult... or is it too late? It's been an emotionally crazy roller coaster of a week with the national events going from "God Bless America" to - well, you know. And amidst it all, we still need to make sure our kids are fed and cared for. No matter what, God loves us no less, and I stand by that. =)
ReplyDeleteAnd PS - Loved "Wild and Free"!
Girl I am with you 1000%! I feel like I have been a major life fail lately. I have not cleaned not exercised or done any blog work. I am hanging on by a thread and trying my best. So I suppose that's all we can hope for. In other news, I have been slaying my Netflix list 😉Wishing you luck and success this week in all you do! Xoxo
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