I know that many would say that that is “normal” in a home with two high-energy young boys, but sometimes the overstimulation gets the best of me. It makes me into someone I don’t want to be. I feel overwhelmed, and I feel this constant ache for some version of rest. I succumb to filling it with scrolling time, Netflix binges, or fiction book reads. But none of it helps.
I imagine God watching my life and asking, “How many times do you need the reminder that you need rest for your soul, Lindsey?” I fight against it, often seeking solace in so many other things before going to God’s Word. I’m immediately reminded that we need His Word more than we need quiet in our homes, more than we need a mental break, more than we need “me time,” and more than we need everything in our lives to fit together like a perfect puzzle piece.
I’m grateful for His gentle reminders to find my rest in Him.
This verse in the Psalms resonated with me this morning:
How often do we set our eyes on things that are worthless? Are we leading our family in prioritizing these things? The things that draw us away from the goodness of God, like endless scrolling, that get us caught up in comparison, envy, laziness, sin, and temptation? I want to walk with integrity in my home. I want to lead in love, grace, holiness, and joy.
So, amidst the chaos, amidst the noise, and the never-ending demands, let’s remember where to find that real rest. Let’s anchor ourselves and our families in what truly matters, in a love that’s boundless and unwavering.
Warmly,
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