Last night I got out a Sharpie, and from February 22 to March 8, I have written the words “MAKE NO COMMITMENTS.” Since the year began, we have been way, way, way, way too busy, and last night I was officially convicted of it. We’ve been filling our schedule with good things, but when those good things replace the better things, the best things, they’re just not worth it. I love making dinners for new mommies, babysitting, hosting parties, and generally helping friends and family – but doing them has meant my not working out, not having dinner on time for my family, going to bed waaay to late and feeling sick because of it, and laundry piling up. Not good. And I know God wants me to be responsible for that which He has entrusted to me, and to be a good steward of my gifts and blessings. But they’re going to waste if I’m doing them out of the flesh – and I’m afraid that’s what it’s becoming.

So… If I say “no” to you in the upcoming weeks, please know that it’s for my good and yours, and that it’s what I hear God saying He wants from me.

Happy Friday to all! Yay!

posted: 06 February 17
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