5.7.25 - feeling maxed out
Good morning ,
I'm writing to you this morning from a very real place.
These past few weeks have been super busy, and it all finally hit me. I wasn't sure if I can do this anymore.
I've been homeschooling for almost a year, and these past few weeks had me seriously questioning whether I'm cut out for this. Fifth grade curriculum is more involved and challenging, and I still don't know if I can handle it. I've caught myself wishing she was back in school so I could have a break, but I know that's not the answer.
My business turned 5 years old last week and I feel stagnant. I can't do much more than what I'm doing, so I just keep doing what I'm doing, which sometimes isn't much. I used to work several hours a day on my business, but that's not the case anymore. Some days I'm glad to work just a couple hours and some days I hardly work at all. I know God is holding it down because NC4Y is still moving forward - it just doesn't look like I expected. Homeschooling has been much more of a sacrifice than I expected.
I finally finished writing my book at the end of 2024 and now I'm working with an editor. As exciting as it sounds, it's one more thing on my plate. A plate that is already full. I want to be excited but sometimes I just feel burdened with more work.
I'm supposed to be starting the ETM podcast but I keep doubting whether or not I can do it. I keep questioning what's the point? Then I'm reminded that the point is to be obedient, and let God do the rest.
I feel all over the place. I feel maxed out with responsibilities and life. I feel like I'm not equipped to handle it all, but somehow God makes a way.
I know this feeling will pass, but it's where I'm at now. I keep reading Psalm 25:4-5 "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."
I need to work on my time management. Part of the problem is I try to do all the things, and it's become easy to lose focus on the one thing.
I am being reminded as I type this email to seek first his kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Just seek his kingdom, first. Not just during a piece of the day - throughout the entire day.
Don't worry about homeschooling next year. Focus on his kingdom.
Don't worry about the business growth. Focus on his kingdom.
Don't worry about when the book will be published and what people will think. Focus on his kingdom.
Don't worry about what date the podcast will come out. Focus on the kingdom.
Focus on the kingdom. That's it.
Well, I started this email feeling like I was complaining. I wasn't trying too, but I wanted to share what I'm been feeling, and I pray it resonates with someone.
I want to end by saying that we don't have to run from our feelings or bury them away. Be real about how you feel. I haven't been okay. I've felt maxed out, and I'm tired. I'm also tired of feeling maxed out and tired.
God's word is our sword. Turn to his word, go to him in prayer and seek first his kingdom - that is where our hope is.
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Love,
Danielle
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