Balancing Priorities: Weekly Post

Every Friday I post at Not Alone Mom, a ministry of encouragement for mothers. This month we are focusing on [](http://brendayoder.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/f75b3c446c6be3e5efbc9e360ec7d6df.jpg)"Spring Cleaning" - rest and renewal. Visit my post [here a](http://www.notalonemom.com/2013/03/balancing-priorities-the-age-old-question-of-mary-vs-martha/)bout the age old struggle women have in balancing priorities - and the spiritual dilemma of Mary vs. Martha.

Thank you for those who prayed this week as I shared my "angry mom" story of [Hope Beyond the Picket Fence](https://brendayoder.com/speaking/topics/) with women in mid-Michigan. I'm amazed at the common experiences women of all ages - young and old - have when it comes to the challenges of mothering. There are many women with broken hearts and struggle. It's a privilege to share encouragement and hope with women.

I'm still [resting in silence.](https://brendayoder.com/2013/03/13/the-sound-of-silence/) It's been a full, busy, emotional week and we will be mourning and celebrating life all at the same time this week in the midst of a busy family schedule.

I hope you are able to rest in silence, too, whether in "real time" or in your spirit.

I read this verse in my quiet time today:

"Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, stand in awe of God." Ecclesiastes 5:7 (NIV)

May you stand in awe of God today in rest and silence of soul.

Sincerely,

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