Until last week, my closet was still overflowing with maternity clothes. How old is Carter now? That’s right, 5 months old. I’m thinking I won’t be needing these any time soon.
This time around, I acquired an additional tote full of clothing. The seasons were off, and I tried to wear what I could from my last pregnancy, but it all just fit differently. I smiled as I sorted the clothing by seasons, putting winter in one tote and summer in the other. Every outfit has a story in my mind, and I picture myself with a belly full of baby.
I quickly recognized my change in style this time around. With Jaxon, I had a lot of bright clothing.
With Carter, I kept things a little more low key, and went with solid colors. I would wear a black shirt with jeans and a cute necklace.
Needless to say, I am glad to have these clothes cleaned out of my closet. The disorganization of those clothes has kept my head spinning for months now. I feel much more at peace knowing that I have crossed this off my to-do list. It didn’t take long to pack this clothing up, I just had to make myself do it.
I realize that peace comes from God. But, I can’t help but get a bit frazzled when I look around my house or at my mental list of tasks that have been haunting me.
I suppose my challenge for myself is two-fold. I would like to get under control all of those tasks that are clouding my head and distracting me from my family and my Saviour. I Corinthians 14:33 says, “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” Is he talking about messy closets and rotting apples in the refrigerator? Probably not. But, I can’t help but think that He doesn’t want us to be orderly enough so that we can focus on what life is all about. That line will be different for all of us. There’s also the point of obsession over what you need to get done and that’s just a totally different issue.
I also am challenged to spend as much time with God as possible. I am always overcome with peace when I sit and have a conversation with Him. I was experiencing this peace this morning and am thankful for His obvious presence. Romans 5:1 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Start your week with peace through God. Also, try to knock out a couple of those tasks that distract you from life.
*I didn’t even get to the part where I found my adorable white clutch that I had bought in the spring. It was hiding under elastic wasted maternity gear. I was sad, because summer is almost over, but happy that I can sneak it in with a few outfits within the next couple of weeks.
i ADORE YOU!! keep up the great work!! and KEEP organizing!!! i wish i could be a bit more organized, i tell myself thats what clints for!!