Today I’m spinning…uh…literally AND figuratively.Yes, I have vertigo (and NOT the super cool U2 song); I woke up with it a few days ago and as you can imagine it was NOT on the agenda for the week.
As I’ve spent the past few days doing ANYthing I could possibly accomplish from the couch – in a semi-upright position, holding my head just right to keep the spins and nauseousness at bay – I’ve finally come to a realization about this very inconvenient situation I find myself in. I’ve realized…I’ve let my world spin out of control. I’m unable to accomplish all I think is important…all the HIGH priority stuff I think God needs me to accomplish.
Do you ever feel like everything has spun out and you can’t seem to get it all back in order?
So…as I thought on this clever lil play on words I realized something. I’m always spinning out of control…I’m always in a fight for the reigns with God. He wants me to let go and let Him take ‘em, but I’m wrestling and fighting to get ‘em back. Gulp. I’m always spinning out of control…only this time it’s literal.
I started thinking thru those times of real peace when I knew I was inline with where He wanted me to be as a busy, crazy mommy. Those times were the times I let go. The times I had no idea what was coming next because I wasn’t in charge anymore. I was letting Him do His thang.
Spinning.
Today I read something and decided I’m not alone. So many of us mamas are spinning and we don’t even realize it. I thought some of you might appreciate it as well, whether you’re spinning literally or figuratively (or…uh…for some of us…BOTH):
“The next time you’re overwhelmed, instead of asking, ‘How can I get out of this mess?’ try asking ‘How can God be glorified in this situation?’ One’s perspective is entirely changed by the spiritual realities behind that approach. It’s like switching on floodlights in a dark stadium.”
God knew our struggles before we did. He knew He’d trust and love us enough to give us this amazing job of raising kids before we knew we could. He’s not surprised when we are spinning…He’s waiting. He’s waiting for us to ask the right question, trust Him, and watch Him stop the spinning.
He can do it, moms. Let’s let Him.
Merry Christmas to you…remember to mark your calendar for MIC 1/5/12. Let’s calm the spin together…we love you.
