Once when I was overwhelmed with trials, I decided to have a talk with God. I poured myself a cup of tea, sat down at the kitchen table, and addressed God as if He were my best friend sitting there beside me. The following day Brian asked what was different about me. I couldn't think of anything that had changed. But after a minute or two, I realized my tea time with God had done something deep in my soul.
Women are notorious for trying to do it all.
I counsel many women who, though they work full time outside the home, nevertheless do all the housework even though they have able-bodied husbands. Faye had promised her small group that she would not take on any more responsibilities. But when her closest friend, Karen, underwent surgery, she felt she was the obvious person to plan meals for Karen's family. Faye explained the problem to her group, and they suggested she enlist Brenda, who also knew Karen. Brenda eagerly agreed, and the next week Brenda told Faye how much she had enjoyed helping their friend.