{ shirt: Gap; bag: Old Navy; necklace: gift; blazer/shoes: Target; trousers: Loft; bracelets: F21 }
You know me, Mrs. Procrastination.
This past weekend was full of late nights, overnighters, meetings, get togethers, and too much sugar. It's my own fault I didn't spend anytime working on homework or preparing for this week.
I'm one of those people who needs a full 8 hours of sleep... or else. You don't want to mess with a tired Molly, it isn't pretty. Last night, I didn't get those 8 hours of sleep, because I procrastinated. I stayed up way too late, trying to finish all of my homework, and I didn't end up going to bed until 12:30. That probably doesn't seem very late to most college students, but I'm an old woman. I need my sleep. I worship my sleep. Sleep is very valuable to me these days.
I'm realizing that in this season, I won't be getting many 8 hour nights of sleep, and I'll have a lot of procrastination moments. It's just the season I'm in. Throughout life, I know I'll have chaotic seasons and slow-moving seasons. No matter what season I'm in, I know where to find my rest. It doesn't matter how many hours of sleep I get {or don't get for that matter}. What matters is where I find my rest.
Jesus promises us rest in Him. He promises to take our burdens, and give us rest, no matter our circumstances. For me, that is such a relief, such a weight lifted off of my shoulders, such a comfort.
Jesus says:
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." {Matthew 11: 28-31}
Even in my procrastination, even in my late nights, even in my busy schedule, even when I have puffy eyes, the Lord wants to bless me with rest. He wants to bless you with rest too, so let Him :]
This past weekend was full of late nights, overnighters, meetings, get togethers, and too much sugar. It's my own fault I didn't spend anytime working on homework or preparing for this week.
I'm one of those people who needs a full 8 hours of sleep... or else. You don't want to mess with a tired Molly, it isn't pretty. Last night, I didn't get those 8 hours of sleep, because I procrastinated. I stayed up way too late, trying to finish all of my homework, and I didn't end up going to bed until 12:30. That probably doesn't seem very late to most college students, but I'm an old woman. I need my sleep. I worship my sleep. Sleep is very valuable to me these days.
I'm realizing that in this season, I won't be getting many 8 hour nights of sleep, and I'll have a lot of procrastination moments. It's just the season I'm in. Throughout life, I know I'll have chaotic seasons and slow-moving seasons. No matter what season I'm in, I know where to find my rest. It doesn't matter how many hours of sleep I get {or don't get for that matter}. What matters is where I find my rest.
Jesus promises us rest in Him. He promises to take our burdens, and give us rest, no matter our circumstances. For me, that is such a relief, such a weight lifted off of my shoulders, such a comfort.
Jesus says:
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." {Matthew 11: 28-31}
Even in my procrastination, even in my late nights, even in my busy schedule, even when I have puffy eyes, the Lord wants to bless me with rest. He wants to bless you with rest too, so let Him :]
i love the bun with your blazer!!!
ReplyDeletehey girl! LOVE your blog, such great outfits :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way about my sleep, I have to get a full night or I am not nice the next day!
xoxo
eileen
you are adorable!
ReplyDeletefrozen spoons for tired eyes...I always keep a pair in the freezer (;
ReplyDeletefrozen spoons for tired eyes...I always keep a pair in the freezer (;
ReplyDeletegreat post, you look so gorgeous! i love your hair.
ReplyDeletewww.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com
I love this passage! I think ESV says "and you will find rest for your souls". It always makes me sigh with relief and love of the Guy that will do this for us!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Ohhh... frozen spoons for the eyes?! What a great idea. I'm trying it! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the ESV version! Gotta love the Guy that'll give us rest!!!
ReplyDeletefrozen spoons work miracles!! i swear i could sleep 12 hours every night if someone gave me the chance. hope all is well molls, you look beautiful! xo
ReplyDeleteI LOVE ESV and that verse. I hope you get a lot of rest and find peace in Him!
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit - definitely doesn't look like you're tired.
www.eatblogpray.blogspot.com
xo
Love love your outfit, well your style in general :)
ReplyDeletex
Valentina de Pertis
Yes! Thanks for the encouragement... And thanks to mama bea for the frozen spoon tip. I have a long night in front of me of work that has piled up. I'll be thinking about His promise of rest.
ReplyDeleteI am an avid wearer of the high bun or as I like to call it "Suki" bun... I am glad we have a common appreciation.... Love that necklace with the top!!! cute cute!
ReplyDelete