Mar. 30, 2006 - The Tightrope
What do a single mom and a circus performer on the high wire have in common?
The need for balance!
Picture an acrobat on a tightrope. He uses a long pole to help him balance, but he doesn't simply set the pole into one position and hold it there for his entire journey. Instead, he continually fine-tunes his balance, moving the pole a bit to the right, then a bit to the left.
This constant process of adjustment is a great metaphor for the lives of single moms as we struggle to balance the work necessary to provide for our families with spending time with our children and, in some cases, homeschooling them.
Lean too far in one direction (neglect the kids for work) or the other (neglect work for the kids), and we risk falling off the wire.
Of course, when our responsibilities pile up and begin to overwhelm us, it can seem like we're juggling while walking the tightrope. Some days we're even juggling flaming torches on the high wire! Now that's a circus act I'd like to see!
Isn't it good to know that we have the safety net of a sovereign God who loves us?
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut. 33:27).
Mary Jo Tate
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Apr. 5, 2006 - Hi Mary Jo!
Posted by PrincessFyara
My name is Mary Lela, after my great-Grandma Lela Tate. She had a daughter Mary Bell Tate, who is my great-aunt, and I also have an Aunt Mary Alice. Hehe, so I had to say Hi! Being a single mom must be hard for you, but keep the faith strong! When you need a moment out, go hide in the closet for a few, and just praise the Lord for everything!
