My Breaking Heart

Ever get into muck? Living a great life, being happy, but still... hurting?
Lately my heart has been extremely heavy.
The smallest things have set off my heavy wave of emotions.
You may have noticed my blog take a turn for the serious, and while good and uplifting, I could feel that it was missing something, there was something wrong...
My heart is and has been breaking.

When I saw this on Pinterest, I seriously teared up. I mean yeah, it's a great picture, a great reminder. But it just emotionally attacked my heart. Then...

Then I thought of this...

Several years ago a friend looked me in the eyes and asked, “Julie, how’s your heart?” It took me back and I didn’t know how to respond. No one had ever asked me that question before. So, I responded to her question with another question (typical therapist tactic), “What exactly do you mean by that?” I asked. She responded, “How’s your heart? How’s your heart with your family? How’s your heart with Jesus Christ?”

Then I saw this...

And I realized my problem.

I haven't been taking care of me. 

On airplanes they tell you that if you ever have to use the oxygen masks, you MUST put yours on first before you can help others. It's not selfish, it just simply makes sense. To take care of others, you have to take care of yourself. That's not always easy...
I know as women, we want to do everything we can for anyone and everyone. We want to be patient, loving, understanding, funny, beautiful and inspiring.

But sometimes it's important to take a step back, relax and realize that you need time on your own. Time for YOU.

Oh Lord... bind my wandering heart to thee.

Life is not easy folks, but Christ makes it a whole lot easier.