Sometimes we just need to breathe.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart ,and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Some times I just need to be reminded of this. I take on so much of the day to day stresses and forget to stop. breathe. and know that I need to seek rest in Him. I find that when it comes to big things I seem to just run on auto pilot but catch me on an off day and I will fall apart. Crazy for someone who use to thrive on chaos.

When I find myself getting worn out, feeling unappreciated or taken advantage of, I need to remember that I should not be motivated by recognition. I should do the things I do out of love for others. Period. When we free ourselves from the expectations it gives a new meaning to pure love. Love for our family, friends or even those that test our limits. Life goes on. How we react to  this life defines a part of our character.  As a mother, it is my job to teach my boys how to handle themselves. The good. The bad. The ugly. I need to hold the same standard for myself as I expect out of them. I know at times I fail miserably. In those times, I feel I am at my weakest, I am reminded of the above verse in Matthew. Thankful for that! So I will remember to stop.breathe.pray.  God has answered so many of my heartfelt cries. Even the ones I don't dare whisper, He hears and knows even the weary worn out sighs. "Come to me, all  you who are weary and burdened.." He must have known that I needed to be reminded, every now and then, of where a soft place to fall could be found...at His feet.