It was a bad day today. I was feeling sad, overwhelmed, and incompetent. Have you had days like that? I called my poor hubby today and just cried about it. Then I called a friend and took the kids over there to play this afternoon. I felt better because I got out of the house, had a friend to chat with, and the focus was not on me because the kids were able to play with their friends. Was that the right solution? At least my mind was off of my problems!

After reflecting on the day, I realize that I should have gotten on my knees to pray before I did anything. The other things that I did were good and helpful, but I forgot about my God who loves me. This was an opportunity for me to pour my heart out to Him and let Him comfort me. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Instead, I turned my back on Him. I cannot do that because I cannot be a wife, mother, and servant of Christ without my Lord and Savior. I need Him above all other things and all other people. So often I forget about that.

Lord, remind me to come to You first when I am struggling. I do not have to go it alone and on my own strength. I want to rely on Your strength. You tell us that your burden is light. (Matthew 11:30). I want to take your yoke and lighten my burden, Lord. Please teach me to do that. Amen