grace for the moment.

Yes, I know I just posted, but after conversing with a good friend, I am reminded of many good things:

That it is a good and holy thing to pour into people...into relationships. 
That limiting those relationships to my husband and sons is not bad.  It's not wasteful.  It's not limiting God's will. 
That making time for myself to rest and be poured into by Jesus is not bad or discouraging to my family. 
That setting aside time and money to have some time each week to myself (yea for being an introvert!) is ok. 
That I don't have to go to another place to serve and love others well. 
That I can do something about my need to have some independent time. 
That I need Jesus just as deeply as the person serving in Costa Rica.
That I can take time to hear His voice and see if I am to be spending my time in another way.
That I'm not a failure.
That I'm not worthless.
That I need grace....


and have it!

[off to run errands with my boys, with a more restful heart than a few hours ago.  praise God.]