There is enough pressure and stress at my house right now to cause it to blow! Do you ever feel like everyone you know needs you all at once? Do you ever feel like the entire world is standing at your front door ringing the doorbell and there is just not enough of you to go around? That’s how I feel right now. I’m speaking, writing, and taking care of my family. AND my husband’s job is causing him much stress at the moment, too. When he came home stressed, I reminded him of my rule. “Only one crazy person allowed at a time.” AND I was crazy first! It didn’t seem to matter. We were both crazy! There was nothing I could do but deal with it.
Dealing with it isn’t going well. Yesterday, I had a Dentist appointment. The kids were out of school because of Martian Luther King’s B-Day, so I was very upset that I had to get up and go to the dentist when I could have slept in and gotten some much needed rest.
At the dentist I sat and waited…and I waited…and I waited. “Hummm,” I thought. “It doesn’t normally take this long. I think I’ll go and check on why they’re running so far behind.” Well, girls…come to find out my appointment wasn’t for this Monday. It’s for next Monday!! Now if you’re looking for a sure sign that you’re plate is too full this would be it. Whenever you show up for an appointment you don’t have…you’ve lost it for sure.
But God…He is so amazing. Today, I’m leaving shortly to speak in Atlanta. They’re theme is Rejuvenate! My message topic is Finding Fresh Faith. As I sat down to review my notes yesterday, my heart was lighten, my soul refreshed, and my mind refocused on a God so great, it made all my troubles small in comparison. That’s the way it usually goes. My message, I mean God’s message, seems to speak to me as I’m sharing it with others. Once more I’m reminded that my call is really all about my relationship with Him!
I opened my bible and turned to Psalm 63 and this was my prayer…
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.
Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
Oh, how the Word of God can wash away all our anxieties and replace it with sweet peace that only comes from resting in a sweet Savior!
Rachel says
I love psalm 63. It always helps me to regain my perspective and set my focus straight.
We are always stressed in this house and there is always so much that needs to done and it is very hard to be a “Mary” when there is so much “Martha-ing” to do!!
Thanks for sharing your life in such an honest way. Hope your eventual trip to the dentist is not too ghastly.
Digging for Pearls says
Micca,
I definitely can relate to this blog entry! 🙂 I’m praying that things calm down for you and that you don’t feel so stressed. I also pray that your speaking engagement goes well. Praise God for His touch on you, and providing you peace before you even left. What a blessing!
Karla says
Micca,
Thank you for reminding me to focus on Gods Grace and not the devil of distration in our everyday life.
I am in Atlanta and very much looking forward to hearing you speak tonight at NorthStar! Safe travels and many blessings!
Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog says
What a great post full of wisdom! I love Psalm 63 too-It reminds me so much of God’s saving grace and Him never leaving or forsaking us! He is always enough. Even in the midst of chaos.
Much love my friend,
Angela
Mariel says
Amen! A too full plate in my house usually means not enough time with Jesus…this often results in a saturday morning spent at my favorite quiet spot with my Bible or (when i can’t get away) time in my closet (yes, where my clothes hangs!) with my face to the floor (with shoes pushed to the side) and bible in front of me! I, too, get pretty desperate for some extra ‘spirit filling’!! Be blessed as you travel and speak!!
mariel
growingingodliness.blogspot.com
Bridget says
Hi Micca,
Thanks for such an encouraging word last night at NorthStar! I seem to let myself get overwhelmed too often with all the hats we wear, so it was a great reminder. Going back to the basics makes all the difference in the world! I enjoyed meeting you, your sister and Mom. Hope you girls had a great day in Atlanta.
Bridget
Laura says
Thank you, Micca, for showing us that we are not the only ones! I love your rule, I might have to steal it. But we are a family of crazy people, so then we would just be crazy rule breakers! Even our dog is kind of nuts! You are a precious lady, thank you for reminding me that when I feel this way, I need to sit down and open my Bible. What reassurance!
Laura
Marina says
Just wanted to stop by and say Hi!I just found these blog and I can really relate to what you said about the stress and the wrong days at the doctor’s office!
that has happen to me before its not a good way to start your day I have had my share of those days.Love the blog!!.marina