don’t forget God

I’ve had a lot on my plate lately.  I have quite a bit to do and I can’t do it all.  So my husband made the suggestion that I put a couple of the kids in school.  For me, as a mom in general, I can see that as being a good thing.  As a homeschool mom I can also see it as failure.  So now I have this big decision to make.  And I’m thinking to myself, “good thing I have my bff to talk to about this because I need to talk to someone!  We are meeting this morning so I can give her an earful!”  I got to the place where we were meeting and waited.  It just so happened that she was not able to meet with me and so I thought, “hmmmm, now who can I talk to about this?”  And that is when I heard the voice in my heart that said, “why can’t you talk to me?” 

It’s so typical of me and I do it all the time.  Whenever I am faced with a big decision I always go running off to find the closest friend who will listen.  What was I thinking?!  Here I am, thinking about quitting homeschooling, a huge deal for myself and my family, and the first thing I do is turn to a friend.  For what?  Her approval?!  Being someone who has never homeschooled before, was I really thinking I was going to get good solid advice? At best, it would have been good one-sided advice.

God knows my situation.  He knows everything about me and my family and knows what is best for us, better than any man.  Why do I always bypass Him and do my own thing?  He should be at the center of everything I do, but I seem to forget that.  Too often, I must admit.  I will try to do better.

Isn’t it good to know that we have the Holy Spirit to give us that nudge in the right direction when we stray?  To tug at our hearts and speak to us when we need it, reminding us that God is near and wants us to come to Him?  I am so glad for that!

I’m not saying not to talk to your friends, because friends are great to talk to if you have them.  But let’s face it, friends are human.  They have their own lives to live with their own problems and they may not always be around to listen to yours.  There is one Friend who will never let you down.  He is faithful to the end and will always be around.  He will listen to you anytime of day or night if you just remember Him.

Don’t forget God.