Our house is busy most times. With 7 kids, family and friends, there is never a dull moment. Even when the kids are not home, we are planning their events, running errands for them, going to soccer games, doing their laundry and otherwise preparing for their return. There are times we find ourselves wishing for “quiet” moments.
As usual, this past week was full. We had all of the kids, a doctor’s appointment, 4th of July, a birthday party and helping someone move. Last week was our “normal”.
This week is NOT “normal”. My husband and son are away at camp, 2 of our daughters are on a trip with their father and our other 3 daughters are with their mother. Then there were two….me and the baby. For the first time, in a long time, I am home without the hustle and bustle of our big family. I don’t have a long To Do list and everything that NEEDS to get done, I could get done in a day.
My first thought…Woohoo! I can use the restroom without interruption!! I can clean without a mess following me! I just might be able to read a book for fun….you know, everything a mom hopes for when she gets time to herself!
Then it hit me. I already miss my husband. My mind is racing about where each of the kids are. Are they safe? Are they having fun? The quiet, empty house is as awkward as socks with sandals. I have this perpetual feeling like I am forgetting something…which we know is not a settling feeling because 9 times out of 10, you truly are forgetting something. Ugh!
So this week, my prayer is for protection for my family (wherever they are) and REST. With God, I will find rest this week. My family will be safe and He will calm my anxious thoughts.
“Then Jesus said, ‘Let's go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.’ He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn't even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31
“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
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