Being a mom, especially a SAHM, is often overwhelming to me. I often wish feel as though I should have multiple masters degrees; I want an extensive background in financial management, education, horticulture and gardening, diet and nutrition, first aid, culinary skills, canning, fabric care, sewing, arts and crafts, interior decorating, child development, psychology and more.
Life would be so much easier if I just knew it all! My family would be healthier, better fed, better educated and all for less money. While I enjoy learning and the pursuit of knowledge in any or all of these areas is a good thing on those days when I am most anxious about my lack of knowledge I most need to remind myself to rest in the Lord. His desire is that I not be anxious about anything -- and when I am, I am disobedient. I must learn to give Him worries and lean on Him to give me, and my family, all that I need.
How wonderful it is and blessed I am to know that God cares for me enough to care about all my anxieties. And while I am feeling as though I need masters of masters degree to adequately care for my family it so good to know that at the end of the day, I can put my trust in the One who truly is the Master of the Universe.
Hey Britta! I got your link from facebook, and your blog is great! Fun to read and also very thought provoking. I hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteLove, Becci
Britta! I am really enjoying your blog - especially this post. I feel the same way sometimes.
ReplyDeleteBritta, I read all your recent posts - so nice! Love the pic of you and Soren too.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to comment about anxiety - I really struggled with anxiety and my heart would be willing but my body would still be panicking! I know what the Bible says about anxiety and I too did not want to be disobedient in it. I REALLY TRIED everything to overcome anxiety - but eventually gave in to anti-anxiety medication to help. I am not numb - I still deal with more *manageable* levels of anxiety. It was hard not to feel like a "spiritual failure" if I gave in to taking medication for it. I also believe in healing - but that is for another post. I still don't know what to make of that whole situation. But THANKS BE TO GOD, one day it we will all be eternally healed!