Filling My Tank

God does any amazing job of placing things in our lives at the right season, the exact precise moment, in his perfect timing. We always think we know what is best for ourselves and what we are ready for, but only God knows us better than we know ourselves.

These past few weeks have been an incredible "tank filling" moment for me. Getting caught up in the daily work grind, household chores, weekly events, and constant stress of keeping up with a 5 month old's scheduled routine can draw your attention away from the true heart of things.

I have to admit, if it wasn't work, or household chores, or a 5 month old, it would be something else. Isn't that the way life works? It doesn't matter what season of life you are in at this very second, chances are there are inevitable distractions drawing your heart away from the joy it was meant to have each and every day. 

(Please don't think I am saying I am not over the moon about having a job, having a home, and of course having a precious God given 5 month old baby!!!!! Hello people, of course I am not saying that, I am unbelievably grateful for these things! -but can we all be honest and say that monotony takes away anyone's joy???? That stress takes away everyone's joy???? That chores are not meant to be fun???? Okay, are we on the same page?)

God has laid a few things on my heart these last several weeks that I need to keep close and remind myself of on a daily basis and because it can be so easy to get caught up in our lives and lose sight of his big purpose for us, I wanted to write down this feeling I am having right now so that WHEN I get caught up in the chaos again I can come back to this and remind myself. My feelings may not speak to you, but there may be something else that does. If so, write it down and come back to it.

James 1:2

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,

whenever you face trials of many kinds."

-Not IF we face trials, but WHEN, we are commanded to be joyous! Wow.

1 Corinthians 15:10

"But by the grace of God I am what I am."

-God made me this way. I am humbled by him and comforted by his grace, knowing he does not want me to change for other people. I am the mom, wife, daughter, friend, and employee he intended for me to be. Embrace myself, be the best ME, and don't ever feel sorry for that.

Micah 6:8

"He has showed you what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercifully

and to walk humbly with your God."

-Holly! Look at what God has given you. Act justly. Love mercifully. Walk humbly. That. Is. All.

P.S.

This week I am starting my very own "HMC".

Yes those are my initials, but it also stands for Humiliating Mom Capsule. One day I will read back over these moments and perhaps share them with my children or children's children and laugh or cry or cringe or whatever. I think it will be a fun and entertaining source of humility in my life. God has a sense of humor, why can't I? :)  

P.S.S
Any tank filling moments going on at your house?