Reason for the Season

Tomorrow is another day, and hopefully it will be better than the past couple of days. For no particular reason the past two days have been rather difficult and trying. I guess I could put the blame on a handful of issues that combined have made the days long, tiring and frustrating. In the midst of sick babes, dirty dishes, busy schedules, no time for myself to rejuvinate and just keeping up with the day-to-day tasks it's easy to forget the Reason - the reason for this season in my life. God has called me to this season for a purpose. Jesus is recorded in Matthew saying, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me." I need to remind myself of this verse often, especially when things aren't too happy around my house. I need to frame my mind into the knowledge that as a Christian, everything I do should bring honor and glory to God. When I just can't pour Mae's juice into her sippy cup fast enough, while I'm nursing Nate as he pulls my hair, even while I'm changing stinky diapers. Paul urges the Ephesus church to "serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men." He is specifically speaking to slaves here, and I'm not at all equating my parenting responisbilities to slavery! I just know there is something in this verse for me. Do EVERYTHING (diapers, being patient with a sometimes pushy toddler and a demanding infant) as if I am doing it for the Lord. Mae and Nate are simply doing what they have been designed and "called" to do in this season of their lives. Mae is just being a typical two year old (which can be quite fun and entertaining at times) and Nate is following his basic need and instincts at this phase in his life. I need to work more on holding up my end of the calling God has given me - to serve him wholeheartedly, even in the smallest ways. Hoping for a better day tomorrow with more oppurtunities to serve God in this capacity He's ordained to me. I am truly in a season of endearment, enchantment and endless possibilities as Jon and I attempt to raise two children in the way they should go.