Manic Monday

OK, so it was back to work after 5 wonderful days away, not to mention 2 of those days down South with my church family at an awesome conference with some awesome weather.

So - back to reality!

Today I really enjoyed reconnecting with the kids I teach...we had lots to get caught up on (not to mention lots of paperwork, ugh!) and I really do miss them when I'm gone. Overall it was a good day, but in the haste of it all it seemed like my Monday went spinning out of control and before the day was over I was worn out, dejected, did I mention worn out?, hungry, frustrated, excited (NYC tomorrow!) and emotionally drained.

After some stressful and tension filled moments (from dealing with some pretty serious situations and adults) at the end of the day, I forgot what a wonderful day it had started out to be and was left with a bad taste in my mouth. On my way home I started thinking about that old Bangles song "Manic Monday" (oh, woh wish it was Sunday!) and wanted to pull a "Groundhogs Day" back to yesterday.

Don't we all wish it was Sunday - everyday? Think about it: when do we feel closest to God? Sitting at church on Sunday? Listening to our Pastors preach a message of good news and hope? Sheltered from the storms of life by our church family and the comfort of knowing you are in the house of God?

Well -after a little nap (and pizza too!), and a lot of sharing my frustrations of the day with God, I heard Him speak loud and clear...

He said:
1. Everyday is Sunday if you stay connected to Him.
2. God is God no matter what, just turn your troubles over to Him and let it go.
3. Life here is rough, deal with it and go on! Know that your Father is there to help you through,
you can lean on Him for everything! This life is temporary, what really matters it yet to come.

I said;
"OK God, I get it!....it's not about me, it's ALL about you." My puny little problems are nothing in the scheme of things, what really matters are the "God-matters" and I should be more concerned about those than the little things in life that can get in the way.

So, I gave Him all my frustrations of the day and am looking forward to another opportunity to go about His business tomorrow...it'll be my "fun-day" knowing that I don't have to worry 'cause He's got my back!