My current motivator

I read a blog on an almost daily basis called Stuff Christians Like. It's written by Jon Acuff, and it's truly a wonderful blog, you can check it out here. Some days are filled with witty musings on silly things Christians do, some days its filled with amazing testimony that helps me see that I am not a failing Christian, but instead a human with flaws. I love this blog, Jon's humor, and his willingness to honestly share with the world his life.
Lately I have felt that life has been pulling me in a million different directions. Between multiple extra curricular's for my 7 year old, my husband coaching football for two teams (JFL and high school), being a full time wife, mom, student and daycare provider, I've just been exhausted. I've not made the time I should for myself, my relationship with God, or my relationships with others. I've been emotionally drained, felt used, grumpy, tired, impatient and its all accumulated to produce one stressed out, not fun, Maegan. I kept telling myself that once football was over life would slow down, and it did. But my attitude didn't improve. It got worse. I started taking things personally, I was becoming more agitated with little things, and the more control I tried to take, the less in control I felt.
Which brings me back to the Stuff Christians Like blog. The other night, after the kids went to bed, I was reading up on the blog I've neglected lately. I came across this video by Blaine Hogan. As I watched the video I began to realize that all of my stresses, all of my grumpiness was simply a matter of me not letting go of things I have no control of, relying on my ever loving God who is ALWAYS with me, and fostering the relationships (including with the Lord) that mean the most to me. I've allowed myself to become consumed with things I cannot change, I've worried about what I need to do next to the point that I haven't been able to enjoy the present. My worry turned to grumpiness, which prevented me from being content. This video was a great reminder to be still, be here, and just be content. God is ultimately in control, and the more I give to Him, the more content I am with the present. I watched it again today as I felt myself getting worked up, and it really put me back into perspective.  My patience has returned, I'm enjoying the kids, my job and finding new things to do to occupy my time. 
Life's too short to stress over things you have no control over. Take time every day to thank God for what you have, pray for those who need it, take time for yourself. Take time to be still and be here. Thank you, Jon and Blaine, for the reminder!