Weeks like this...

... going into an incredibly busy week of shows, rehearsals, leading classes for other leaders who are working on other shows... long hours, little sanity, lots of details to remember, many children clamoring for attention, family desiring more than "hi... good night", expectations everywhere, little space for any thought, preparation and processings on a personal level. :)

In weeks like this, it's easy to try and grab hold of anything that make me feel like *I'm* the one in control, if *I* just work hard enough, everything will be fine, *I* need to make sure *I* do everything right...

Hold on, there. Grace, Miss *I*. Rest in His strength, because *I* will never be enough. It's alright to word hard, to press on and press for excellence... and it's definitely not ok to just throw up your hands and let things run without order or reason. At the same time, (it seems especially) in weeks like these I have to remind myself to *just breathe* and remember *I* am not the one that's ultimately spinning the Universe. Haha. What a funny thought. Yet how often do my actions make me look like I believe that? I pray this week will see a minimum of those occurrences... and the greatest amount of time will be spent resting in the Lord's strength and grace to press forward.

Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change He faithful will remain
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end

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Have a wonder-full week!