Do you have days when you just want to quit? Days when you wish you were a kid again and your parents took care of everything? Now you are the Dad or Mom, and you’re the one that has to provide, take care of, figure out, fight the battles, create a calm place in the midst of the chaos and storms of life. Not only is it hard, you may not even have a clue what you’re doing or how to go about it, yet you are responsible for doing it and achieving the needed result.
Here are 3 things do you do when you just want to quit:
1. Take a breath or a walk. Get a little space and a little perspective. Come up for air. You’re likely tired. Being physically tired makes it hard to think clearly, make decisions or just do daily tasks. Of course, getting some sleep is great, but next to that, deep breathing does wonders for our physical and mental health. It helps release stress and calm the nervous system. Exercise does too and releases endorphins that help you feel better.
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2. Schedule time with a friend. Sharing your challenges and struggles with a safe friend, maybe a friend who has walked some of life’s challenging paths ahead of you, can help shed some light and perspective on your situation, and can be just what you need.
3. Cry out to God. You already know you can’t do this on your own. That’s why you want to quit! It’s hard! But, fortunately, God already knows this life is more than you can handle. That’s why He clearly promised to be with you and not to abandon you. Ask for what you need. Do you need direction? Ask. Do you need insight? Ask. Do you need to know you’re loved and not forgotten? Ask Him to show you, and keep your eyes and ears open for His answer.
This life is hard. We live in a broken world with pain, sadness, disease, and evil. This is not our home. We are just passing through. It may seem like you’re stuck here forever, like this struggle is never-ending. But, you are one day closer to your real home, where your all-knowing, all-powerful, unconditionally loving, good Dad rules, and has everything taken care of for you. In that place, there is no hard. There is no pain. You’re one day closer to being truly home.
Sarah McGuire is the Mom of two boys and co-founder of Hope Anew, a nonprofit that guides parents to Christ-centered hope and healing. Follow Hope Anew on Facebook , and check out Hope Anew’s Online Community at www.hopeanew.com!
