CRAZY HAT DAY!!
When surveyed, 70% of women said that they don’t have enough time to do everything that they are supposed to do.
This statistic along with many other comments used in todays post, were found in a book called, ”Lies Woman Believe” by Nancy Leigh Demoss.
The average woman today has the equivalent of fifty full time servants, in the form of modern time-saving devices and equipment.
CASE AND POINT: When my husband and I moved to England in the early 80’s as missionaries, I remember that our home reminded me of my grandmothers house in the 50’s. Our kitchen in England didn’t have a garbage disposal, no electric can opener or toaster.
I am sure that these items were available, it was just that they were not standard equipment. There were many items at that time that we thought were very primitive there. However, now it looks like they have passed up the U.S.A. in their technology and modernization.
Jesus Himself had a long “to do list” yet he managed to accomplish it in a short time. At the end of Jesus life, He was able to say,”…I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” John17:4 KJV
I don’t know about you, but when I go to bed at night, I never say “I have finished my work.” I usually make my “to do list” and add everything I didn’t do that day, onto my list for the next day.
In Jesus words, we find a powerful truth. Notice the truth that Jesus finished in his 33 years of life.
Notice what work Jesus completed, “I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” Jn.17:4 KJV
Jesus secret was that he did not do the things that his disciples wanted him to do, or the multitudes, but only what God wanted him to do.
There will always be time to do the things that are on Gods “to do list”.
When you let others determine the priorities for your life, rather than discerning what God wants you to do, you will end up in piles of undone or poorly done projects.
You will live with GUILT and FRUSTRATION, rather than enjoying a peaceful life.
Don’t get confused trying to help somebody do what God has called them to do and then ignore what you are supposed to be doing.
If this sounds like you, then you are wearing to many hats.
Keep in mind that at different seasons in your life YOU will have different priorities than other times.
You will end up exhausted and overwhelmed trying to be the perfect mom., wife, housekeeper and hold down a full-time job.
NO WOMAN CAN WEAR ALL THOSE HATS!!!! If you try, someone or something or you will suffer.
Frustration is the result of trying to fulfill responsibilities that God did not intend for you to do.
Fruitfulness and joy are the result of fulfilling Gods intention for your life.
How often do you have a crazy hat day?? Is it once a week or every day??
Can we be honest? You are probably looking and acting ridiculous.
Several years ago my husband was invited to preach in Cuba. At the airport in Miami we could not believe our eyes. Cubans going back home could not afford to pay for the extra baggage, so they wore the clothing home. I’m talking five skirts, 7 blouses and sweaters, 10 hats and all that on one person. The airline employees were laughing. My husband and I were laughing. The Cubans themselves were hysterically laughing. Although they could barely walk, they didn’t care cause they just wanted to get across the gate and get on that plane.
That must be what God sees but no one is laughing.
I have an assignment for you.
Take off those hats!! Your spouse wants to see what you look like.
He hasn’t seen his bride in a long time. JUST ASK HIM!!
NOTE: Don’t miss tomorrows
LOVE YOUR SPOUSE 
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