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Yesterday, I took my mother-in-law, stepdaughter Alyssa, and my little ones to The Edge Church in Knightdale, NC. I walked in expecting a good message, but I left completely shaken in the best way. Pastor Pete preached about health—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. His words cut through the noise of my daily busyness, leaving me convicted.
That night, I knew I had to carve out time with God. Somehow, before the sun rose and before my needy toddlers called for me, I had to sneak away.
This morning, I did just that. And in the stillness, God spoke:
"When you find yourself stuck, you can either crumble or cling."
Lately, I’ve been frenzied—checking off boxes, tackling “all the things” without remembering why I do them. But the truth is, I do them out of love. I adore every stubborn inch of Owen, every bounce of Emmalyn, every sassy remark from my stepdaughter, every wild moment with Tyler. And most of all, I love my grumpy, hilarious best friend—my husband.
I don’t do all the things because I have to—I do them because I love my people. And I pray that in my messy, imperfect love, they see glimpses of God’s perfect love.
But how can I show my family love and compassion if I don’t first spend time with the Lord?
Psalm 63:8 says,
"My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me."
David wrote these words while hiding in the wilderness, running for his life from King Saul. He was trapped, exhausted, and overwhelmed—yet he chose to cling to God instead of crumbling under the weight of his circumstances.
And here I am, allowing laundry piles, dishes, and to-do lists to keep me from the only One who can truly sustain me.
When I put God back at the center, love will follow.
David didn’t stay stuck forever. God eventually lifted him from the wilderness, just as He will lift us when we seek Him first.
So today, I’m reminding myself:
The dishes can wait.
The to-do list will still be there.
But this moment with God?
It’s everything.
Be blessed, friends. ❤️
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