On crap days like today, when I feel all knotted up inside ‘cause there’s so much to do, I couldn’t get jack done, I flaked on people and commitments and neglected my kids and DH, I’ll sometimes collapse in bed, heavy with worry and every guilt you could name: woman guilt, friend guilt, wife guilt, that infamous “mommy guilt,” and even Christian guilt - for not then trusting Jesus, who said, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) For me, 90% of the time, surrendering it all in prayer relieves even the most seemingly insurmountable … [Read more...]