Life sometimes has a way of getting in the way of living. Each and every one of us has special traits that God designed just for us. If we fall into the typical Rat Race of life we run a high risk of pushing our greatest gifts deep within; they become buried treasures within our soul.
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Weddings, and Baby Showers! Each special occasion is often celebrated with the joyous tradition of giving gifts. We sometimes wrap them in boxes with specifically chosen paper and matching ribbons and bows or fit them snuggly in beautiful bags with overflowing bright sparkly tissue paper.
As a child who grew up in the 70’s and graduated college in the 80’s, the mantra, “You can do it all” was what we often heard. Now, with decades of experience under my belt as a wife, mother of three teens, a daughter who has helped three parents go home, and a business owner who has travelled the world, I want to tell you otherwise. Why? God has a different plan for us.
Hannah gathered her three children, their belongings, and tests that needed to be graded that evening. As they hurried out of the classroom she reminded them of her son’s lacrosse practice; it was imperative they remain on schedule.
The alarm clock began buzzing. Kyle wanted nothing more than to snooze for five more minutes. Five more minutes of peace. Is that really too much to ask for, he thought. But he knew better than to risk being late for school.
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