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Lately, I’ve been feeling like I just can’t keep up. I started to wonder what’s going on with me? Why is it suddenly so hard for me to do the things I’ve always done? Why does it feel like I can’t catch my breath? Honestly, I already knew the answer. My priorities were out of order, and I was operating in my own strength and not in the strength that comes from my faith in God.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a recent quote I shared – “The goal of faith isn’t to take away your fears but to leverage those fears to create bolder belief. Faith leads you past your fears and reassures you of God’s presence. And after a while, you begin to trust that God is going to lift you above the waves this time just like He did last time.” – Steven Furtick
See, I had forgotten why my faith in God is so important. Instead of starting my day with Him, I got up and jumped right into what I thought my priorities were; losing myself in the sea of to-dos. Instead of walking in peace, I’ve been walking in stress and allowing myself to be anxious about my day, tomorrow, and the next day instead of leaning on The One who has already stood in all these places and commanded me to not be anxious about anything. (See Phillippians 4:6)
Thankfully, I don’t have to stay here.
I just need a reset.
Knowing that I’m not alone and that as a wife, a mom, as a woman, it’s so easy to be lost in the sea of doing, I thought I would share the steps I’m taking to get back on track. So you can too.
3 Tips to Reprioritize and Reignite Your Faith in God
- Make Room
- Keep a Journal
- Give Yourself a little Grace
Make Room
“I find space for what I treasure, I make time for what I want, I choose my priorities, and Jesus, you’re my number one….” Make Room by Jonathan McReynolds
This song has been in my mind serving as a gentle reminder that I can choose to change the way things are going. I can choose what comes first in my day and what comes last. So, I’m doing just that. I’m making room to spend more time with my Father and to make it a top priority, not a last-minute option. When I’ve spent time with Him, my soul is at its best, and from that place of wholeness, I can be supermom, tackling my clients’ needs, my family’s needs, and mine with peace and confidence. This is why He must come first. I need His strength, His love, His grace, and mercy to cover me BEFORE walking into my day.
One of my favorite ways of reprioritizing when I’ve dropped the ball is to practice the “Hour of Power.” The “Hour of Power” is something I learned while working my way through Terri Savelle’s Vision 101 Course. It consists of taking one-hour first thing in the morning to focus on yourself spiritually, mentally, and physically, breaking each area into 20-minute increments.
It’s a healthy habit I’m forming as it instantly put my priorities where they should be at the beginning of my day – my Father, my mental being, and my physical being.
Not only does this automatically point me in the right direction, it feels like I’ve had a jump start to my day when I get it right. It gives me the right perspective, the motivation, and the energy boost to move forward into a productive day.
Keep a Journal
I’ve always been a fan of journals. Long before I knew how much power they held, I would ooh and aah at the variety of colors, sparkles, inspiring quotes – all the pretty little things. Okay, I still do these things to this day, BUT I actually use them now. I write out my thoughts, my frustrations, and I write out my prayers. This is a powerful way of reigniting my faith in God when I’ve become the focus instead of Him. Seeing my own struggles, written when the pain was still wet, spotlights God’s faithfulness and goodness in a unique way. Instantly, I feel my faith rise as I’m reminded that I’m not enough, but He is.
I’m getting back into this habit now as well. Even as I write this, I’m thinking of my favorite journal. It was gifted to me by my mom (thanks, mommy!) a long time ago. Since I’ve had it so long, there are so many phases of my life documented in this journal. There are to-do lists, to-buy lists, breastfeeding tips, ideas, notes, and prayers. I smile every time I look at this journal. It comes with me during my Hour of Power in the mornings and on Sunday mornings when I listen to Pastor Furtick from my couch. I only wish it had enough pages to come with me for the rest of my life.
In need of a good journal to start this habit? Here are a few of my favorites from Amazon:
RICCO Bello Journal (Mulitple Colors/Patterns)
3 Pack Metallic Journal Gift Set
Give Yourself a little Grace
This last tip is something I’m horrible at, but I’m working on it. I naturally want to operate at the highest level possible 24/7. I want to work, write, homeschool, meal prep, clean, run errands, go on a date with my husband, take the kids to the park, and take an hour-long bubble bath with a glass of wine – and I want to do it all in about 12 hours or less.
Complete craziness, I know.
Not only are my expectations crazy, but they’re also unfair to me and anyone around me. Bouncing around from one task to another nonstop means I’m not really present when I should be.
This is why I’m practicing the art of giving myself some grace. My Father doesn’t expect me to be perfect, so why do I put these unrealistic expectations on myself?
Only to burn out and start the cycle again – another sign that my priorities are in the wrong order.
When you reach this point, it’s easy to be upset, ashamed, and disappointed. I often feel like this when I’ve been moving and making plans on my own. The feelings are real and they have a purpose, just don’t sit in them. Those emotions confirm that you need to reprioritize.
Take them to our Father first and allow Him to redirect you.
You’ve got this, beautiful!
XOXO JD
Have you been feeling the pull of distraction too? How are you getting through?
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Melody Porter says
Another inspirational read! I’ve been too hard on myself for years. Starting today, I’m giving myself grace. I feel free already, thanks!
Joan Woodward says
This put things into perspective and helped change the way I see things. Thank you!