Can't Stop the Clock

Our Family night last Friday left me feeling pensive. This year has taken busyness to a whole new level and like so many others, I think we've let it get a bit out of hand. Family and ministry responsibilities should be our priority, but they frequently get crowded by all the extras with which we complicate our lives.

I'll admit it--most of the time I get overwhelmed because I don't have the brains to say "no" when I should. But I'm learning! After looking at the summer calendar and cringing, I have decided to use some common sense as I approach the fall schedule. My family is the most important job I have right now, followed closely by the Children's Ministry.

After that, well...I'm going to have to be more reasonable about the number of other things I take on. Since I also now have two part-time jobs for the fall, I'm not going to be stupid(er) and agree to anything more.

There now--I said it. Okay, I only wrote it. But I did it. Now would everyone please remind me of it repeatedly when I am tempted to say "yes" to something else? Thank you...