You know how God has to ‘allow’ something in your life to get your attention? I think for me that happened this past week.
- It was confirmation for me of a few things that had been tossing around in my head:
- I needed to cut some obligations from my schedule
- I needed to change my perspective and settle in the simple things
I knew the choice for the next book study here at The Confident Mom was correct for me – especially me – Lysa Terkeurst’s The Best Yes.
You see, my schedule has been jammed packed, my to-do list overloaded and my body beginning to show signs of running out of steam. I tend to ignore those ‘signs’ as long as I can, but Wednesday morning as I met Shaun T (Focus T25 Shaun T) for my workout, I did a squat and something tweaked in my back.
As the day progressed my back began to fight me and pain wrapped my entire back and spasms began. I was on my own, as my husband was out of town which made things even more difficult. I was in severe pain and finding myself desperate for relief.
I was forced to STOP and do nothing. Sitting was painful, laying down was a bit more comfortable – but what about my to-do list? I had blog posts to write, emails to send and work to be done.
But I was forced to stop.
I feel God allowed this back episode to happen in order to get my attention that something needed to change and if I wasn’t going to do it on my own, He would lend a hand.
So this weekend I am reminded of what truly matters and how I need to make time for it. Interestingly enough I had just made a huge decision for me and turned down an opportunity to travel all expenses paid to Ecuador for a Master Leaders Retreat in November with Young Living. I had the opportunity to begin living out The Best Yes path – making wise decisions in the middle of all the demands.
I knew it would be a lot for my family to endure if I left home for a week right before the holiday season. Even though the learning I would get would be amazing, it is all relative to what I would have to give up to make it happen.
It just wasn’t something I was comfortable to do. So I declined the invitation. I was a bit sad, but I feel confident in my decision now. Even empowered by it.
You see I need help – EACH AND EVERY DAY to make wise decisions with my time, energy and commitments. There are so many demands so even though I know this study will help many others, I am doing it selfishly for myself.
I need this help – this reminder, this outline to make decisions that are right for me and my family.
This weekend I had to stop, I was forced to relax (which I do not do very easily I will admit) and seriously enjoyed some time walking the beach, because honestly – it felt much better for my back to walk than sit. I spent more time just wandering than I would have otherwise. It was one of the best weekends I’ve had an awhile. Not what I would have planned, but it was just what God had in my plan.
So get ready for our next online book study, The Best Yes – starting October 20 – November 28, 2014. It is a 6 week study and I will provide more details on October 16th. Go grab your book now, either on kindle or paperback and get ready to join me. We will have a private Facebook page as well – and it will be hosted by other moms who have joined me in the journey.
Isn’t that exciting – that we can all grow together and I have also realized I cannot do it all on my own any more – I need help too! I had an incredible response to my request to get some help with this next study – I am in awe of how God provides!
I leave you with a quote that is so perfect to sit with until our study begins…… I pray it touches your heart.
And here are a few snapshots of my weekend – things I could have possibly missed if I had been trying to work my “to-do” list instead of having to get out and walk. What a glorious weekend it was! {Oh, and a little secret, I slept in both Saturday and Sunday til 7:45 AM!!!}
