Redheaded Jill

I was complaining to myself the other day about how tired I was and how many people were reaching out to me asking me to do things or participate in things. I was like, “Dadgum! I am exhausted, I want to hibernate, I don’t feel like socializing or burning what’s left of my social battery.” And then I realized, “I have been praying to make new friends… especially new Christian friends. I am receiving my answered prayer and I’m annoyed about it.”

To be fair, I’m not annoyed at having friends. I’m annoyed with the idea of doing anything that requires me to leave my house. I have been sick, and I have needed lots of extra rest. PLUS with cycle syncing my life this last week was NOT a week to be out and about.

Thankfully when I canceled plans last week I didn’t burn any bridges. People were very understanding. And I was able to see them later at church. But I can’t pour from an empty cup, so it’s important to maintain boundaries and know my limits. In terms of priorities my energy goes to 1. my family, 2. my best friend, 3. everyone else.

So, thank you God, for these blessings. Help me to have the ability to appreciate and utilize them. Help me to be a good steward of my blessings and not take them for granted. And also help me to take care of myself so I don’t become burnt out or resentful.