Keep Keepin' On

It's late...I'm the only one up...it's quiet (except for the roar of box fans in every room)...and I'm looking around my clean house thinking, "What's the point of cleaning this house? It's going to be a wreck by 10:00 in the morning!" Then I felt a gentle word of encouragement from the Holy Spirit - "Don't get discouraged. Keep doing what you are called to do. I am your strength. Every little thing that goes unnoticed by everyone else does not pass by me."

In Erin-version - "Keep keepin' on!"

It is so easy to get

discouraged

sad

angry

resentful

desperate

tired

cranky

depressed

anxious

mean &

exhausted when you feel like what you are spending everyday doing is "pointless". Don't give up! Don't let the enemy, or your flesh, whisper those thoughts of emptiness or frustration. You are not spending your days in a meaningless deja-vu. Every day is filled with possibility. 

When you spend most of your day juggling a sick baby who just needs mommy and taking care of the rest of the family you will be exhausted beyond words at the end of the day. What you do in those quiet moments before you hit the pillow is vital. I have learned that if I spend a few minutes gathering myself back to a place of peace I will not only sleep better but I will start the next day ready to be the mom my children need. 

This is not a life-changing blog: this is an encouragement. You are not alone. You deserve a medal, an award, a massage, a vacation, a gift card to your favorite store and a big piece of cheesecake! 

You may not be a mom, but you can probably relate to the mundane and boring tasks that we all face on a daily basis. Let's not get stuck there...lets keep keepin' on and encourage each other along the way!

Here are a few of what I think are the best ways to get yourself out of the ditch...y'all know what I'm talking about.

• Love and laugh with your husband...it will do wonders!! 
• Spend time worshiping and singing while you are cleaning. I am always amazed by the moments I have with the Lord doing housework!
• Do at least 1 "fun thing" with your kids a day, you will feel so much better at the end of a crazy day when you know that you put in a little extra effort for them. Try reading them books while you hold a few babies in your lap, or put their names in singing silly songs - my kids think this is HILARIOUS! (Ex: "The itsy, bitsy Anna went up the water spout." You get the picture.)
• Don't do it for a "Thank You", do it out of love for your family.
• A simple apology can go a long way.
• No matter how the day ended...you can start fresh tomorrow.

The bottom line - some days are going to be better than others, give yourself some grace. You are marvelous and you make the heart of the Father proud.

Keep keepin' on.