Do you ever have days when you just want to lock the door, hideaway under those covers and shout “I DON’T WANNA GO OUT THERE, IT’S SCARY and IT’S MEAN!”
I get those days sometimes. I’m glad there are more days when I’m brave, encouraged, inspired, and just feelin’ great about everything, rather than the latter! So much to contend with, and I’m not just talking about work life, but family life too! There are days when all I want to do is be “selfish”, and there are some days that I do just that! Spend the day on myself and get alone with God for a moment. I do that from time to time because it keeps me leveled and balanced. It keeps me “keepin on”.
As parents we tend to think more about the needs of our families, and totally put off a much needed doctor’s visit. We put off buying ourselves new clothing, or a decent looking set of under wear. We run to this event, and that football practice or dance recital, someone’s birthday party or sleepover. Cooking, cleaning, nursing the sick, paying bills, encouraging the discouraged when we too need some encouragement. “WE HAVE TO”to refuel, it simply is a “MUST”! Otherwise, we will find ourselves resenting our station in life, burned out and irritable, even ugly to our spouse if he/she dare tries to make light of our responsibilities. Ladies, and/or Gents (if you happen to be a stay-at-home Daddy), or a parent who works outside the home, get time for yourself and refuel. Go out with some friends or take a long drive and some pocket change for a tasty treat, and maybe buy a gift or two for yourself. If you happen to be married, go out with your spouse and just “kick it” together, anywhere just as long as you have the time and space you need to enjoy each other and relax. You may even want to go to your favorite bookstore and read the latest magazines or books if the funds happen to be low. I like spending time with my hubby when he’s off or go out with girlfriends to the movies and then have dinner. Good food, good friends, great conversation, and plenty of laughter is good for the bones!
So do it for yourself, so you can be the best you can be for you, God, and everyone who loves and depends on you. Do it so you can, “KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON!”
