Priorities could run askew, it is a struggle to keep focused.

Luke 6:12
"At that time Jesus went up a hill to pray and spent the whole night there praying with God."

SLOW ME DOWN , LORD

There was a time in my life where there seems to be so many things that simultaneously demanded my FULL attention. I thought all are equally important. Day in and day out, I pushed myself to be everything to everyone. I strived to make everybody happy...except....myself . Resentment started to seep in. I became cranky, I seldom smiled. I was bitter and often wallowed in self pity. Tired from work, my husband and my two kids took the brunt of stressed-out me.

A friend jolted me back to my senses when she pointed out that all these are happening because I ALLOWED it to happen. Indeed, I allowed myself to be the victim.I kept it all in. What I should have done a long time ago, was to take steps to sort things out. I'm not a superwoman. "Hindi pala ako si Darna!!!"

Jesus made communing with THE FATHER an integral part of His life.What made me think I can solve my quandary all by myself? I was so engrossed in DOING, I forgot to really bring my quagmire to God.

So, I went to the Lord in prayer, I told God I do not like myself when I lose my temper. I seeked for His grace that I might set and balance my priorities.The Lord helped me get focused . Now I can smile again.

PRAYER : FROM BUSY-NESS, SLOW ME DOWN LORD,
THAT I MIGHT SET MY PRIORITIES STRAIGHT.