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Working Moms Jeanette Berry My friend gets up at 4:00 am, and
drops her daughter off at before-school day care by 6:30 in order
to get to her job on time. After work there are additional
meetings to attend, and dance class, (pick up pizza on the way)
and on home to face the routine of household chores. Five days a
week this is repeated. Saturdays are reserved for shopping,
laundry, and cleaning house. TIRED seems to be the buzz word for
today's woman. All of us find ourselves in this harried pace. We must stop and ask ourselves what is so important that we sacrifice ourselves in such a manor and then decide how do we stop this rat race and get our perspective back? I believe one of the first objectives is to establish our goals. Take a realistic look at what we want out of life --And why. My husband once gave me a short outline on serving God. I've found it works in other areas, too.
Now let's put that little outline to practical use; Be sensible, selective and single-minded.
Jesus, Others, and You, What A
Wonderful Way to Spell JOY is the title of a song I learned as a child. Put
Jesus first, in your mind and thoughts, ministering to others
follows and think of yourself last. Yes, Jesus tops all of my
lists and I know putting Him first is a prerequisite to a
fulfilled life. But I have problems with the next order. I firmly
believe that a woman who does not care for herself will not be
able to adequately minister to the needs of others. As an example,
what happens in your home when mom has a headache, or the flu, or
is just bone tired? My order is: (1) God, (2) my personal care,
(3) my husband, (4) my children, (5) my home, and then (6) what I
call "outreach" - ministering to others. As time and
energy run out, it is not the most important ones that pay the
price. Of course, there are times when things can be combined. As
I walk on the treadmill, I listen to the Bible on CD or pray. I
can meet the needs of my husband with the children or caring for
the home. I can enjoy the fellowship of a friend as I run errands,
etc.
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