Today I slayed a dragon.<\/a><\/p>\n

It was to be a big work day after a long week of leisure, lounging, love, laughing and loading up on turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.\u00a0 The kids were off school for the entire Thanksgiving week and we had a glorious time.\u00a0 We relished in relationships and rest and jammies until noon.<\/span> Our God has blessed us so abundantly so we thanked Him often throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Truth be told, my high-octane self has a limit on leisure.\u00a0 At some point, I get restless and want to get back to business.\u00a0 Last night when my head hit the pillow, I was looking forward to switching gears to a day focused on results.<\/span><\/strong> My grand plan died around 1:30 this morning when our son showed up along my side of the bed reporting that he was sick.\u00a0 Most moms know the instantaneous tension that arises.\u00a0 My heart sank for my hurting child.\u00a0 My heart also sank for the power-packed agenda that just went up in smoke.\u00a0 An all out momflict erupted. <\/span>Over the years I\u2019ve learned the pattern.\u00a0 When the hyperventilation sets in and the enormous sense of frustration torments because my priorities are temporarily blurred, I know the only way for me to begin such a day is with God.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once I got my daughter off to school, I checked in on my son, then immediately went to my prayer chair.\u00a0 I hung out with God for a long time.\u00a0 Only He can soften me to surrender.\u00a0 Only He can loosen the death grip I have on my agenda and gently keep my hands open to receive His.\u00a0 Only He can renew and reframe my re-prioritization so that I can live out the \u201cno regrets\u201d working mom goal I set for myself.\u00a0 Only He can help me conquer the drivenness so that I can be led by Him.<\/p>\n

The Dragon of Drivenness was successfully slain today in my chair. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a monster that I\u2019ve wrestled with most of my life.\u00a0 It\u2019s what emerges when daily discipline and performance are taken to unhealthy extremes.<\/span> It\u2019s a monster that will re-emerge on any given day without warning so I must stand guard each moment of most days.\u00a0 The good news is\u2026I\u2019ve learned to conquer it.\u00a0 In my chair.\u00a0 I stay until the peace comes.<\/p>\n

By the time I was done hanging out with God this morning, I was willing to step back and be led.\u00a0 I canceled some meetings and a lunch then anticipated a special day with my son.\u00a0 The cold, dark, rainy day was the perfect back-drop to cozy up with him and be fully present with him.\u00a0 The day was filled with treasured moments I would have missed entirely if not for my time with God.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what I firmly believe:\u00a0 Satan drives and strives.\u00a0 God gently leads.<\/span> Success and results are important but be aware of how you go about accomplishing them.\u00a0 Slow down long enough to assess.\u00a0 Is the dragon driving you and devouring your joy, sanity, health, or peace of mind?\u00a0 Are you being driven or led today?\u00a0 Do you have a dragon to slay?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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