I am done with striving.
Striving to keep a certain kind of house.
Striving to be a certain kind of homeschooling mom.
Striving to be the perfect wife.
Striving to play the part of Executive Director.
Striving to write a novel.
Striving to write a blog.
Striving to be a better friend real and virtual.
Striving to eat better and buy healthier food with a tiny budget.
Striving to look good even though I don’t even have money for a hair cut.
Striving, striving, striving….
I. give. up.
His grace will have to cover my striving.
I am at the end of me and what I can do in every area.
Now it’s time to see what He wants to do.
I am tired.
willing to let go.
It feels like I just don’t care anymore.
But that’s not it.
I have just realized that in all my striving
I have lost my grip on grace.
And I can’t do it anymore.
Not without Him.
What if the only thing I strove for was Him?
Might I find that I am a better wife?
A better housekeeper?
A better writer?
A better friend?
Lord, you are all I need…for in You is found everything.
Your grace does not wear thin. There is enough to cover all.
It is sufficient.
What a awesome blog….much needed… Thank you,
What a good, good word here. I love your words, and I echo them. Right there with you friend! Love, Jennifer
I am sitting there with you, looking at the virtual ocean of striving where I’ve cast it all to float in the endless waters of letting go. Miss you and love you and thankful for the way you share yourself with others.
The enemy must have one goal these days…piling upon us…expectations…getting us to hold what is not ours to hold…I have been like a snowball rolling down a hill…gaining speed…collecting more than i should…I hit the wall yesterday…both of my husbands…earthly and Heavenly were there to scoop me up…I too am letting go again…finding grace…and He will pick me up so I can abide in His love…striving hides His love and grace from us…blessings as we let His grace be truly sufficient~
KD—sooooo glad to ‘hear’ you again. and I can I say ‘amen’ to all your thoughts? I have been there. It is always about seeking Him first, then He will add everything else.
Hang in there–I’ve missed you!
Amen. Again I say, AMEN.
When we let go, surrender, then we receive. I pray you receive much from the Lord. I know we receive much from your writings! Rest in HIM!
You often write what I need to hear. Thank you, girlfriend,
Amen, Kim. I’m right there in the not striving with you!
It’s good to know that I’m not alone…Excited for you this weekend. I’ll be praying.
Life has a way of overwhelming us, but our Rock is always steadfast.
Even God rested!!
Wonderful post. Daily reminder to self. Thanks for the beautiful words!
While it concerns a radically different topic, a Soviet general once said “Perfection is the enemy of good enough”. Don’t try to be perfect – especially in measuring against others. Do your best – God will take care of the rest.
Beautifully written.
Amen, my friend, amen!!!
Thank you for your honesty. This “striver” needed to read it:))
Ugghh…I have had to re-learn this lesson often.