Overwhelmed!

I have been a little stressed lately. There's just so much to do:

Wash the dishes, sweep the floor, feed the baby, change the baby, pack for a 3 day trip, wash more dishes, change the baby again, help husband write a sermon for the youth group, go on a very fun, but exhausting, 3 day trip, come home, pretend to unpack, wash more dishes, plan a coffee night, try not to fall asleep at said coffee night, ponder planning a slumber party retreat for 50+ ladies, wash more dishes....

My work is never done! And when I think about it that way, it's so easy to be overwhelmed, to feel like it's never all going to get done. And, honestly, when I feel that way, I just want to quit.

I know that it's not God's desire for me to be discouraged and overwhelmed. He wants me to work hard with a joyful heart for His glory. He wants my mind to be full of thoughts of Him, not worries about tomorrow.

So here's my prayer for today and everyday that I feel overwhelmed (okay, okay... simply every day...)

LORD, I cast all my anxieties on you today. Help me to not be overwhelmed by the things I feel must get done. Rather, please overwhelm my heart with your love.

'Cause really, His love is much more lasting than the dishes : )