"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you". 1 Thess. 5:16-18
This hit me today. Let me tell you, I don't particularly feel like rejoicing today. Or giving thanks. Or praying. The house is (again) a mess. It's 1:30 in the afternoon and I still have so much to do. There is more to accomplish than any one person is capable of accomplishing- even me.
I'm gonna be honest with you- this transition to 5 kids has been hard. I'm exhausted and I can't seem to keep up anymore. Elyce is 10 weeks old as of yesterday and we still haven't managed to get back on a workable daily schedule. Most days I look around at all that I need to do and I just feel like running away. And I just keep wondering what I'm going to do when school starts up again!
Today when I read this verse I was greatly convicted of my bad attitude. I have no right to feel sorry for myself. I am truly so blessed in life. Five healthy children, a loving husband, a beautiful home and somehow God always provides for our needs.
So when I start to feel frustrated and defeated and am going to remind myself to rejoice and give thanks in all my "circumstances".
To give thanks for those messy, noisy, beautiful kids.
Give thanks for the house that is currently in a state of chaos and disaster.
And to pray- without ceasing- for the strength and grace to endure.
