One of the hardest parts of our separation is the fact that I know have many more responsibilities than before. And being a newly single mom is taking it's toll on me mentally, emotionally, physically, and at times spiritually. I find myself feeling like I am drowning. With my knee now making running not possible for the time being, my only stress outlet is gone. And yesterday, at work, I lost it again. Thinking about all there is to do, at work and home, and how I have nobody to help me, I sat at my desk and cried. Then, I went on Facebook, and another newly, unexpectedly single mom friend of mine had posted this, and it was just what I needed.
When you feel overwhelmed...
Demands knock on my door.
Burdens beckon me to answer.
The to-do list stretches for miles.
I whisper, "I feel overwhelmed."
And in the stillness it seems I hear...
"Child, open your heart to Me
instead of the demands of the day.
Lay those burdens at My feet, not on your shoulders.
Let go of your list and dare to embrace My grace.
I do not require you to be overwhelmed.
I enable you to overcome.
And with Me, you always will."
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
--by Holley Gerth
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