Needs

I have realized some things over the last few weeks about things I need to stay sane. I need my walk everyday. It allows me to breath and to pray and to be alone. Second I need time with God. The moment that I stop spending time with him, I can barely function. Gracious he is truly the one to cling to in this time. Which leads me to my third need. I need alone/ down  time each day. This I find kind of funny since most of the time I want to be surrounded by people. I love having people around and my house full. However, I realize that if I don't have time to be alone and just process or sit or just be, I start to lose it. I can feel the anxiety and irritation rising. I feel like a caged animal seeking escape after awhile. So strange to me, but definitely true. Sometimes I feel like I can barely handle the days emotions and stressors, but if I get some time then I can be ok. It makes me think about how I am going to survive fall and the mad dash back into school and work craziness. Schedules are helpful but I really need to build in downtime too. This can be extremely challenging with homework and activities. Praying for balance ... for both the kids and I. That we have time and the space to be rooted solidly in Christ receiving his life giving refreshment.

They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. IT does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:8

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