Overwhelmed....such a big word we use on the daily. Most of the time it has a very negative connotation. I know as a single mom I feel overwhelmed every day. Being a momma, working, house work, and just life in general can cause us to carry a huge burden.
The definition I'm hanging onto for overwhelmed is "to overcome completely in mind or feeling." God has really overwhelmed me with love and blessings over the last couple of months. It has been so easy for me to get down.....between a terrible breakup, crazy work/life balance, and now a car wreck I have been overwhelmed with stress and the feeling that my life is never going to be "together.".
I got asked this week what it would look like if my life was together. I couldn't answer because I don't even know. Which really was eye opening.....craving something that you don't have a definition or expectation for. In that moment, I was hit by an overwhelming sense of how BLESSED I truly am.
My kids....I could go on for DAYS about how incredible they are. They are the light of my life and my joy. That doesn't mean there aren't days they stress me out with the fighting or inevitable whining....but knowing their unconditional love for me just overwhelms me with joy. It is amazing how these two little people can love such a "broken" person. I am their momma and they know I'm here for them....and even in the hard moments they know my love for them is overflowing.
My family.....through every storm I have weathered they have been there. It doesn't matter how many times I have fallen or disappointed them....they love me through it all. I grew up in an amazing home with amazing parents. My siblings are the absolute best. From the help they give me with my kids when I am in a bind....to the solid advice my parents have....I am overwhelmed with the sense of love and security they give me.
My goal right now is to focus on the positive. Life brings everyone storms and hardships....but if we really take a step back and look......we are all blessed. God takes care of our every need(Matthew 6:25-34), mends our broken hearts(Psalm 147:3), and takes some of the load off our backs(Matthew 11:28-30).
I know in my life He has beyond gracious in my brokenness. I am will continue to be overwhelmed with His love and blessings in my life. Doesn't mean I won't get down from time to time.....but I will continue to make it a priority to focus on the positive and win at this thing called life.
The definition I'm hanging onto for overwhelmed is "to overcome completely in mind or feeling." God has really overwhelmed me with love and blessings over the last couple of months. It has been so easy for me to get down.....between a terrible breakup, crazy work/life balance, and now a car wreck I have been overwhelmed with stress and the feeling that my life is never going to be "together.".
I got asked this week what it would look like if my life was together. I couldn't answer because I don't even know. Which really was eye opening.....craving something that you don't have a definition or expectation for. In that moment, I was hit by an overwhelming sense of how BLESSED I truly am.
My kids....I could go on for DAYS about how incredible they are. They are the light of my life and my joy. That doesn't mean there aren't days they stress me out with the fighting or inevitable whining....but knowing their unconditional love for me just overwhelms me with joy. It is amazing how these two little people can love such a "broken" person. I am their momma and they know I'm here for them....and even in the hard moments they know my love for them is overflowing.
My family.....through every storm I have weathered they have been there. It doesn't matter how many times I have fallen or disappointed them....they love me through it all. I grew up in an amazing home with amazing parents. My siblings are the absolute best. From the help they give me with my kids when I am in a bind....to the solid advice my parents have....I am overwhelmed with the sense of love and security they give me.
My friends....since my divorce I have had to find my new tribe. Let me tell you....that was not easy. I am an introvert to boot....and actually befriending someone was sooooo hard on me. Some of come and gone.....but my group that has stayed around in my crazy life are priceless. I know I can call them for anything and they have brought so much joy in my life and my kids life. Some of them have kids....some don't. The ones that don't, love on my kids like they are their own. (Note.....these are just a small portion of my friends.....if you aren't pictured please don't think I don't still love you! lol)
My goal right now is to focus on the positive. Life brings everyone storms and hardships....but if we really take a step back and look......we are all blessed. God takes care of our every need(Matthew 6:25-34), mends our broken hearts(Psalm 147:3), and takes some of the load off our backs(Matthew 11:28-30).
I know in my life He has beyond gracious in my brokenness. I am will continue to be overwhelmed with His love and blessings in my life. Doesn't mean I won't get down from time to time.....but I will continue to make it a priority to focus on the positive and win at this thing called life.
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