The Running Syndrome

There are three actions we mothers like to do: 

1. Run around

2. Run down

3. Run away

1. Run around: So much activity and overloaded lists to accomplish that it all actually causes us to lose focus. Our attention span gets shorter, and our ability to fully function in one task till it's completed gets lost. We seem to think we can do six things at once, and sometimes even pride ourself in all that we are 'getting done'. Yet the details in many areas get overlooked and sometimes costs us time and a redo down the road, simply because we were running around too much.
2.   
   Run down: We are on the go so much, that we start losing energy, emotion starts sliding down and we become exhausted. This over extension of our lives can make cowards of us all! Negative thoughts such as doubts and fears start bombarding each of us. Learn to watch for the signs that you are running out of juice. We all have weak spots that can drain us, and the enemy goes for that area. When we get full of fear, it means we have run out of grace. We can start feeling sorry for our self and get negative about every part of life. We will feel like we are the only one going through a tough place in life, and we don't have the strength to keep fighting.
3. Run away....... from ones calling in life.
   Run away from living for Christ, or being a Christian each day. Run away from those who can keep us going the right direction in life. Run away from what God created us to do in life. Run from responsibility, work, integrity and a dedicated life.
   What to do to get away from this type of habitual living?                                                              
4. First STOP and pay attention to these words ...... read them carefully, decide where you might be at the moment in this list of 'running'. 
5.  Stop running around......  Learn to do one thing at a time. Start each day with a heartfelt prayer, asking God to be in charge of all of the details. Go slower in your mind, prioritize most important, to least. And do each task thoughtfully staying in each moment to fully 'live' it and complete it well. Your mental health is determined by guarding your thoughts well.
6. Avoid running down.....  Matt 11:38 says, "Come to me all Ye who are weak and burdened and I will give you rest".
   The spirit affects the body, but the body can also affect the spirit. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Take personal time each day to renew and refresh, reorient self daily with rest, water, vitamins, healthy foods. Read the signs internally when you need a break - and take one when you start losing energy. Your physical health is determined by guarding your body well.                                                                          
7. 
   Don't run away.....  Find what you love to do and then start training to do it well, is very important to living a significant life. The only way to determine what you are made to do is ask the One who made you with the talents and giftings only you have. Then follow the open doors that come across your path with God's help. Your spiritual health is determined by guarding your personal relationship with God
8. Dr Gayla