It’s Worth It

Yesterday was sort of a “blah” day. I woke up in a bit of a funk, feeling tired and dragging my body through the motions of a typical Sunday morning. It’s always a rat race to get all five of us ready and out the door for church on time, and yesterday morning was no different. No matter how much I try to think a step ahead and prepare for outings, I usually still find myself stressing out, running around the house like a mad woman making sure everyone is fed, clothed, happy, and has everything they need in the diaper bag. Jake and I are still trying to figure out our roles and a good routine getting it all done.

After we finally get everyone loaded up in the car, I make one last dash through the house to make sure we didn’t leave anything behind that could result in a major meltdown.

We usually get to church in the nick of time, putting on smiles as we walk through the door, when really inside I’m thinking about how rushed and frantic our morning has been. I may be physically standing in the church building, but it takes me a while to REALLY be there emotionally.

Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it. The rushing, the stress, the kids who likely had to fuss for a few minutes while they waited for us to get everything ready. But when it comes to visiting God at his house, it always is. After we drop the kids off at the nursery, Jake and I get to have a little date with our Maker. We grab a cup of coffee, find two seats in the crowded sanctuary, and SIT. And as I begin to listen to the beautiful music declaring the awesomeness of God, my mind finally gets there. And instead of making much of my situation, I make much of Him.

I needed to be at church yesterday. I thought about throwing in the towel and staying at home, and there are certainly weeks when that is necessary as well, but yesterday amidst the stress, there was something in my spirit that knew it would be worth it. I need to remember that it’s always worth it to call on the Lord in stressful moments. Whether it’s a Sunday or a Monday, when I’m frantically trying to make it through the day, God calls me to stop and make much of Him. Even if it’s just pausing for 30 seconds to acknowledge His presence, my perspective is completely changed.

Have you found yourself rushing? Or stressed out? Do you welcome the Lord into those moments? How has He shown himself to you lately? 

Heavenly Father, thank you for having grace for me, even when I’m stressed and in a funk. Thank you for meeting me where I’m at, and reminding me that it’s always worth it to bring my cares to you. You are mighty to save!

Amber

*This post is part of a 31 Day Challenge to write about Seeing God in Ordinary Moments. Visit my landing page here for links to all the posts.

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