life as a mom
Published on January 11, 2012
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the spin cycle.

written by Aubrey

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You know those times when doubt, fear, comparison fill your mind? It can come out of no where. Suddenly, so quickly your mind is filled with questions, comparisons and lies. And you are left spinning. Spinning downward.

How am I going to do this? Why are my kids acting like that NOW? What is she thinking of me? I don’t know what I am doing and I’m pretty sure everyone else does. Why can’t we have that? Why don’t I look like that after 3 kids? Why don’t I act that graciously when that happens to me? She probably doesn’t struggle with that. Yes, that family has it all together. I should do this, act that way and be a part of that. I’m sure she always does that and never does that.

and. the. list. goes. on. and. on.

It’s ugly isn’t it? And it can take us out like that! It happens to all of us. It’s true. Yes, even the seemingly “perfect person” that you constantly compare yourself too. They do the same thing.

And I do it too. I so easily can fall into this ugly spin cycle that gets me know where but feeling worse than where I started.

So what do you do to stop the spin cycle? One word. Truth. You set your mind on truth. You go to his Word. You talk to Him. You tell him it all. He listens. And slowly as you let it all out. Let it all go. The lies are replaced with truth. The anxiety is replaced with peace. There is grace and compassion for he knows. And yes, once more he stops the cycle and brings your focus back on him, where you can rest in him.

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116:5-7

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I'm a wife to 1 amazing husband. A mom to 1 little dude and 2 girlie girls. A follower of the ONE who saved me. A daughter to 2 wonderful people. A sister to 1. A friend to many. A runner because that's what I do to keep from not going crazy. And the CEO of this little part of the world we call home.

6 Comments

  1. Lauren P says

    I always SO enjoy the posts that you share. It encourages my faith and refreshes my soul! Thanks for your wisdom and insight :)

  2. Kyra Goffeney says

    So insightful and true. Running to Him in the moment is the hardest part…and the most critical. Thanks for bringing such wisdom to today!

  3. Aubrey says

    Lauren- thank you so much for your encouragement! I really appreciate it! I’m happy my blog is an encouragement to you, that’s what I want for others. thank you for reading!

  4. Aubrey says

    Kyra-Yes that is so true. Making that choice in the moment is so hard. It’s very easy to get swept away in moment. But like you said, the most critical! Love you girl!

  5. Bethany says

    I love the way you present truth and are just REAL. Makes me wanna keep reading. Thank you for sharing. It’s blessing me and I’m sure blessing and encouraging so many others.

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