I Can't Do It!!

I can't do this!
I can't tend to everyone's needs, keep the dishes and laundry clean, teach all the lessons, do everything that a perfect mom would do!!! 

I can't do it! 

This reality is really difficult to come to but I think it's really, really good. 

It's good because it brings me to a choice. 

Will I depend on God to do what He has called me or will I strive in my flesh? 

Will I draw from Him or will I dry up trying with all my might to be something I will never be. 

God reminded me today how simple it really is. 

Strength comes from Him. 

It comes from waiting and resting in the (mentally and sometimes physical) quiet place with God.

Every day we need to draw into Him, wait on Him and rest in Him.

When we are overwhelmed with too many needs to meet and too many demands of the day we know that our God is never weary and He never faints. He gives strength and power to those who have no might and those who are weak. (Is. 40)

When we feel like we don't understand our child or husband or anything in life we know that our God has unsearchable understanding. He is the giver of wisdom. He will reveal secrets to our hearts to give us understanding. 

Oh, what relief to hear, "You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to do everything. You are human. I am God. I love you and I will uphold you. I will show you how to meet the needs of your family. I will show you how to bring them to me. I will strengthen you to do all that I ask of you. You don't need to carry a burden. My burden is light. Take mine. I have already taken yours. I love you. I cherish you. I have called you. Mothering is a blessing. It is not a curse. I will show you the way. Walk in Me. Rest in Me and see that I will do great and mighty things. Trust Me enough to let go of your control and put your husband, your children, your home, your life into my hands. I love you and I always have the best for you. I love you. Your free...." 

We don't have to be everything to everybody. 

We can't do it all. 

Jesus can.

We only need to do as He calls us and when He calls us to do something He will uphold us to do it. 

Rest in Him, wait on Him, walk in Him.