I think you've described perfectly the "human condition". It is truly good that we struggle, and that we don't achieve perfection - that keeps us humble and recognizing our need for God, for grace and for forgiveness! The striving is real, as it should be. But I think it's about expectations - we should strive to do well, to hear His voice saying, "Well done!" But we should not expect ourselves to excel at everything. You are truly gifted, and you are carrying a very large load, including things outside your gifting, and the juggling act is not going to always be "pretty". Maybe it would be interesting to think - okay, I parented my children a certain way, and now I have an opportunity to do things differently if I want to. You are doing an amazing job carrying on your various roles!
Great stuff Dorie. Don't you think striving for perfect helps us achieve the "pretty good"? And I think you've done more than pretty good in any case!
I think you've described perfectly the "human condition". It is truly good that we struggle, and that we don't achieve perfection - that keeps us humble and recognizing our need for God, for grace and for forgiveness! The striving is real, as it should be. But I think it's about expectations - we should strive to do well, to hear His voice saying, "Well done!" But we should not expect ourselves to excel at everything. You are truly gifted, and you are carrying a very large load, including things outside your gifting, and the juggling act is not going to always be "pretty". Maybe it would be interesting to think - okay, I parented my children a certain way, and now I have an opportunity to do things differently if I want to. You are doing an amazing job carrying on your various roles!
Dorie, thank you for your inspiring and encouraging sharing!