WHO ARE YOU?

When was the last time you spoke to the little girl inside of you. I'm not talking about mom, wife, sister, friend, or any other label we carry. Somewhere deep inside of us is the real deal. It's not who we are at work, what we do for others, or even what others expect of us. Are you tired of trying to please everybody but yourself? Well here are some simple steps that may release some of the pressure.

1. Don't take on other's responsibilities (even if you think you can do a better job).
Come on ladies, you know what I mean.

2. If you are already stretched to your limit and someone asks you to do something for them, say NO! (Say it with me: NO) That was one of the first words we learned, ask any 2 year old.

3. Don't try to be Susie homemaker if you're not. That means quit condemning yourself because you are not like your neighbor. Guess what, you can do things they can't.

4. Who cares if you can't afford the lastest fashions because you're trying to clothe and feed your children. If you have clothes, that's more then some people in the world.

5. If you are in charge of something that you've done for twenty years and you don't enjoy it anymore,DELEGATE. Maybe there's something new for you to try.

6. Take time for yourself. To some of you, that sounds foreign but you are worth it. If only five minutes a day, take a deep breath and take the world off your shoulders.

7. Last but not least, remember that you are living, breathing human being that requires some TLC and need it in your daily routine.

The Word says that you are Fearfully and Wonderfully made. God doesn't make junk so I challenge you to remember who you really are.

It's 5:59 a.m., you are a lifeless lump under the covers. The alarm buzzes at 6:00 a.m. and out pops Wonderwoman. Before your feet hit the floor you are applying the outfit. In my case, a girdle is required. You're going to need it before you pick-up all the hats you wear from the nightstand. Of course, there is one that has to be surgically removed (MOM). All of us are in one of three catagories: we either have children at home, a spouse, or a terribly demanding pet that trained us. Heaven help us that have all three. I don't think I have to describe mornings in detail except many life-altering things can happen before you leave the house. When you do reach the door, you have a plan for the day. We are multitaskers so our minds are mapping the perfect day. Basically we somehow feel that we are supposed to save the world. If we get to go straight to work, we instantly become employee, friend, or maybe boss in some cases. For those that don't work outside the home I extend grace and mercy to you. While at work, we are already thinking about what we have to do when we leave. In the course of the day many things can happen, you fill in the blanks. If you planned ahead, you have a dinner plan intact, if not, you hit the store after work. Of course, you could have had everything you needed but do all the people that seem to control your life have their needs met. You get home and the race is on, dinner, homework, laundry, phone calls, and so on. After going full speed all day, it's finally recliner time or just a minute or two to yourself. Then it happens, you either remember something to be done or someone adds to your to do list. Finally, you drag your weary body to bed so you can get up and do it again tomorrow. Well the good news is we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us! So before you start a new day, let him add His Super to your natural and we can be all He's created us to be.

The Gray Hair Day

This is for the audience of women over thirty. For all of us who tried to do everything before the age of 20 because we were brillant. You thought your life would never change. We are always searching for the perfect hair style or should I say hair color. I'm know I'm not alone when I say, I have no idea what my natural hair color is. I've gone through the home dye sessions, pulling your hair through a cap (what were we thinking) and now we stick tinfoil in our hair to get the ultimate contrast. I said all that to say this, no matter what effort we make, the inevitable happens. Yes, I'm talking about the dreaded GRAY HAIR. While styling my hair the other day, I was confronted with total reality. I pulled out a few hairs and noticed immediately they were not normal. The best way to describe gray hair is comparable to horse hair. It is totally thick, stubborn, and a head full might require a wirebrush. Well that's where the Lord started to speak. His word says that He will give us beauty for ashes. So in His suttle loving way, he showed me beauty in the ashes that are forming on my head. Let's face it ladies, none of us would go back if we had to do the same thing over. So, the next time you see a gray hair, smile and know that with each new one that pops up, God is going to shower you with beauty.