For today’s Build ‘Em Up were talking about coming unglued and how we cope. If you haven’t read Lysa Terkeurst’s book, Unglued, I highly recommend it. I sat nodding my head through most of the book and I was truly inspired by Lysa’s words. She is a talented writer with a big heart, she’s giving away an Unglued prize package below. You don’t want to miss this. Be sure to check out Erin, Kelly and Courtney’s blog today and visit the others who have linked up, each Tuesday that we link-up I am encouraged and inspired by the posts.
When I think about my unglued moments, I think of my life in the same way I pack my suitcase. I’m the one sitting on top of the suitcase, trying tirelessly to zip it closed beneath me, sweating. Just as I get it zipped and whisper a thank you to the zipper because it didn’t burst at the seams, I spot the rest of my things in the bathroom. I haven’t packed a single ounce of make-up, no curling iron, no brush. Nada.
I sometimes get caught up in these cycles and I begin to live my life much like I try to pack my suitcase. If I can just fit everything inside, just get it to zip, if I can just tuck everything away, then it will all work out just fine. Never mind the bursting seams, they haven’t actually ripped yet. I should be able to make it just fine. I pile everything inside and it works for a little while. I’m checking ten hours worth of things off of a to-do list that I managed to complete in under eight hours, because that was all of the time I had left.
Then, I catch something out of the corner of my eye. Something I didn’t get to finish, something that was bigger than I had anticipated, something that was left out.
The seam rips, and this is the point in which I generally come unglued.
When I’m packing, I have an easy fix. I simply walk upstairs to the guest bedroom closet and get the next size up. Life doesn’t work the same way, the fix doesn’t seem so easy in the midst of the problem. Emotions are swirling, tears are coming, and sometimes there isn’t a clear and easy way to solve the dilemma. Instead of playing it cool, I tend to let my emotions get the best of me. I say things that I don’t really mean, I let the people I love most absorb the shock of my out of control emotions.
Just last Friday, I left downtown too late and found myself right in the middle of horrible traffic. I didn’t plan well, I tried to fit in one too many things and I paid the price. Also, I had no idea how to get home. Allen calls in the midst of my chaotic moment and I tell him where I am, he offers a quick fix, but then I miss the exit he tells me to take. Traffic is horrible, I just need to say that again so you understand my frustrations. Horrible, y’all. I get off on the next exit, to get back on the interstate and wouldn’t you know, I chose the most congested exit known to man. Apparently, the exit that all 18-wheelers had to get off at, too. Oh, and in the middle of missing my exit, I tell Allen (not so kindly) that I have to get off the phone with him because he’s causing me to be even more lost. Yes, the one person who was trying to help. Sweet Braylen is saying over and over that she needs to tell me her ABC’s, and I’m panicked, at a standstill and lost. So this is what I say to her: Mommy can’t listen to your ABC’s right now because your daddy got us lost in a scary place.
Yes, I did.
What went wrong? How did that seemingly perfect Friday turn into an emotional disaster in a matter of minutes? I let emotions get the best of me and I took it out on two people who had absolutely nothing to do with my poor planning and non-existent sense of direction. Then, I had nearly 40 minutes to sit in traffic and think about my unglued moment, while BK slept in the backseat. I felt bad, I was kicking myself, I knew better than that.
For me, there isn’t a one-stop fix for my emotionally unglued moments. They happen sometimes, I always walk away feeling defeated, even if there isn’t anyone around. You better believe something is going to be on the receiving end as my seams unravel. Like that time I couldn’t figure out why the dishwasher wouldn’t close, but I was running late for work, so I shut it over and over until I saw that the handle to the pot had moved just enough to catch the edge of the drawer. Thankfully, those crazed moments are few and far between, but they are just as hard to deal with afterwards.
Here’s the thing I’ve learned, anytime I come unglued I have two choices. I can learn from it and do better next time or I can let it weigh me down and carry it with me. I used to do the latter, that’s where imperfect progress comes into to play. I’m getting better, I’m not perfect, but I’m making progress. In my crazed, emotional-charged states, I’ve had some powerful prayer sessions. What I know now is those moments don’t define me, how I react to them and how I learn from them are what is most important to my progress, albeit imperfect.
And yes, I let her sing me the ABC’s as soon as she woke up. Lucky for me, she doesn’t hold a grudge.
Lysa TerKeurst was so kind to donate a prize package. Just leave a comment on this post >and I’ll randomly choose a winner from the comments. There will be one winner chosen from each blog so you can also enter on Kelly, Erin, and Courtney’s blog. Prize bundle includes Unglued book, Unglued devotional and key tags.
The book is SO worth the read. You can get the bundle at a discounted price here.
I would LOVE to win this book!! Sounds like it would be such an encouragement.
really enjoyed reading your blog
Love you story, not because it is good, but because it is honest and real. I realize I am not perfect and yeah will kick myself, but best to learn, make amends and move on, not let it keep repeating in your head.
I love your illustration, Jen. So perfect! I’m definitely an exploder, but I’ve actually been TRYING to be a stuffer lately just so I don’t hurt people. Neither of these are good options. Ha!
Thank you for sharing!
I would love to read this book!
I would love to read this book! Trying to learn from my “Unglued” moments so I can be a better wife and mother.
This book looks so good!
I have so identified with y’all’s posts today! I’ve been coming unglued frequently lately due to an overabundance of stress! When I stop, breathe, and pray I react more calmly. Now to practice, practice, practice so that I remember to do that every time I feel an unglued moment coming on.
This book looks awesome! When I become “unglued” I try and take things and put them into pieces. I’m always looking for more advice to help with these moments.
This is something that I really needed right now. Feel like I’ve been coming unglued lately and I don’t like feeling like I am out of control!!
Would love to win. Find myself coming unglued daily.
This book sounds so good! I can totally identify with taking my unglued moments out on the ones I love most and whose fault it isn’t. I’m so thankful for their forgiveness and God’s grace.
Thank you for sharing, I am learning to stop, walk away, pray before I react.
Your illustration is perfect! Love it – it’s exactly how I feel when my frustrations and stresses have hit their peaks! I am working on handling these moments better, and would love to read this book!:)
I would love to win this book. I have read it once and it was wonderful!
I could totally benefit from anything called Unglued! I am trying to be more conscious of these moments and learn from them!
Would love to get this book! I peeked inside over at Amazon…it spoke to me!!
I have not read this book but it would be such a good help with all my unglued moments – in the midst of a busy household with four kids and working from home…
I hate coming un glued. I’m trying to take a step aside from the situation and take a few deep breathes.
I love your honesty. We all go through these same things even though some of us are afraid to admit it and share it! I have 2 children 14 months apart and another due in September (making that 3, 3 and under) so I definitely understand coming unglued and taking it out on the ones you love the most! I would love love love to win this book!
Just saw this at the bookstore the other day and I would LOVE to read it! This whole being a momma business is tougher than people let on sometimes! 😉
i would love to win! i have been wanting to read this book 🙂
thanks for the giveaway! i have been wanting to read this book 🙂
I seem to be unglued more than glued lately, I really should pick up this book!
I would love a chance to read this book! I may need to read it a couple times 🙂
Great giveaway! I’m constantly feeling unglued lately.
I am getting ready to put together a Bible Study about this book! I”ve been waiting to buy the bundle due to finances and would LOVE to win this. It’s nice to hear that other people panick when they get lost 🙂 I do the same thing. after about 30 minutes, I calm myself down by realizing that it is NOT the end of the world if I’m lost. As Lisa Terkeurst says, “If this is the worst thing that happens all day, it’s still been a pretty good day.”
This is on my summer reading list. I would love to win!
trying hard to model calm for the kids in every situation
I am glad I just found this series, as it piggy backs off of my having a conversation with another mother about how I feel like the problems I am having with my kids and how I view my success as a mom (I feel like I am failing and lost most days) is shared by others. But more than that, there is a space and an audience (willing to contibute) to help moms like me feel like it’s not so rare to feel this way!
I don’t feel so alone and this series broadens that audience of not being perfect. I’m learning to be ok with that (now that I am working full time again). Would LOVE the bundle to help me on my journey.
Being a stay at home mom of 7 children, I find myself coming unglued more than I like to admit. I am learning to look at the big picture and ask myself if what I am getting upset about is really worth it
AREN’T WE LUCKY THAT OUR KIDS FORGIVE US SO READILY?!!!!!!!
I feel unglued when I’m tired or sick. I’ve had some issues with my allergies and fatigue for some time. I finally went to the doctor. It’s so hard for me to put myself first, ever… I find when I make time to care for myself through studying the Word, fellowship with sisters in Christ, prayer, and exercise I am able to keep it together so much more.
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I just saw her speak at the Women of Faith conference and learned so much! I would love to have this set! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
I would love a copy of unglued for all my MANY unglued moments! I have been struggling a lot with those lately! 🙁
I have only read excerpts from this book. Would love to read more of it! Especially on these rainy days when no schooling seems to be going right and the baby has come Unglued! 😉
Count me in! i would love to win this!
I have found so much wisdom and comfort in Lysa’s words and messages. And while I would deny that I come “unglued” there is little truth to that denial. Would love to read her insight in the book.
Thanks for sharing your story! I need to read this book, too!
I am an exploder and I’ve seen what it does to my precious husband and son. I don’t want to be the person that makes them feel that way! I need to be more self-aware of my triggers so that I can avoid them or, at least, be mentally prepared to deal with them in a correct manner. I’m about to have our second son and transition to being a stay-at-home-mommy so I KNOW I will need to imprint the lessons from this book on my heart.
My boys need me to win this book 🙂 Thanks for the encouraging post.
I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Awesome giveaway! What a wonderful way to learn how to handle our everyday moments! 🙂
Your Friday sounds like a replica of one I’ve had! I look forward to reading the book. A friend recommended it and I just hadn’t gotten around to it yet, but will make it more of a priority.
I am always trying to be better and work harder on staying ‘glued’ and not allowing myself to lose it. Winning this would help me accomplish this!
I would love to win this package! I’ve definitely had an “unglued” morning myself with my 3 year old and 18 month old little girls! I also have a mom’s group at our local park that could definitely benefit from this devotional – we just finished Jen Hatmaker’s book Out of the Spin Cycle and need something new!
I find that what helps those moments I do come unglued is a little dirt therapy. Outside taking in the beauty of God’s glory, cleaning flower beds, pulling weeds and doing whatever needs to be done has a calming affect.
I ordered the dvd series and loved it but I think the book would be that much more helpful. I have experienced Unglued moments since watching the dvds and I was able to recognize them as such which is a great step in the right direction. I think I did better than I had in the past and I hope to continually improve in any way that I can. PHILIPPIANS 1:6!!!!!!!
I always feel so guilty when I come unglued. Sometimes it’s just within, where I just clench my jaw at whatever is frustrating me and then hold the rest in, but regardless of how I deal with it outwardly I always feel guilty for it.
Thanks for sharing how you deal 🙂
I struggle with coming “unglued” at the place I work. I could use this package
This series is so encouraging to me, even though I do not have a family of my own yet. I’ve been able to take this wisdom and apply it to my own life. This particular post was amazing! Your wisdom and insight is encouraging. I’m excited to start reading this book now!
Thanks for sharing with us!! It’s. so easy to feel isolated in this area. Like you’re the only parent that would ever raise your voice, be impatient with them, and so on. It’s good to know we’re not alone and if we just hold on to the promises, God will get us through ANYTHING!!
have been thinking about this Unglued book off and on from the first time I saw it mentioned on Lysa’s website.The problem is, I forget that I need the book until the next time I come unglued!! And by the way, I love how “real” all of you women are. Thanks for reminding us that we are not alone!
This sounds so much like me! I come so unglued way more than I’d like to admit. I really need to read this book!
This has been so great reading these blog entries! This book is on my wish list!!!
I would love to get my hands on these books! 🙂 Would love to win! I know I could use it.
I would love to win this book and become glued together properly LOL 🙂
There are days where I feel like my 3 year old will just keep on all day like she is hoping to see where my limit is, it can be so hard!
This book would be such a huge blessing to me. I am a stay at home mom of two sweet boys. I am praying daily for my “unglued” moments and I know this book would be a great encouragment to me. Thank you for these “Build Em Up” discussions.
God Bless u for sharing. All of us are not perfect and God knows we need His blessings to make it through til the next day, next hour and sometimes the next minute.
Thanks for sharing with all of us! Blessings!
I have this book and LOVE it but would love to win this so I can give it as a gift to a dear friend of mine!!!!
This was what I needed to read today, actually should read
this every day. What a sigh of relief knowing I’m not alone in feeling less of
a mother, cranky, tired, and most times just overwhelmed with all the bad
feelings at once. I ask God often how He would expect me to be the mother He
would expect me to be let alone be a mother at all. Lately I’ve had so much
anger build up that I get short with the kids and just wish it would only get
easier, which I know it doesn’t but I keep praying it dose. I’ve slowly learned
to ask for the Lords help, to help control my anger and short temper. Some days
have gotten better but they are few and far between. I can make excuses, blame
something or some else or have a pity party, but that only makes my matters
worse. I feel like I focus on all the bad and none of the good. I’m going to be
missing so much if I don’t change now and that scares me. I want to be the
perfect mom because I’m the perfectionist. Thing is no one is perfect, certainly
not me. I would love the Unglued package, maybe it can keep me glued together.
So exciting–this book is on my list of must-haves!!
It would be wonderful to win this, especially as a homeschooling mom of 4. I hope that you are praying for guidance in the process of choosing the winner. 🙂
Focus in Him!
Would love a copy!
Thanks for much for posting! I have heard great things about this book!
We all need encouragement!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Would love to win this book. It seems I’ve become unglued too often. Not good for me or the kids.
So awesome! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I would love to read. I need all the help I can get
Thank you- needed this encouragement today. Having 5 kids in 7 yrs. I find it a constant struggle to be a Godly example and not become unglued. Liked the practical ideas you shared. Would love to read this book.
need prayer
I have 4 kids under 4. Two of them have autism. Need I say more? Being unglued is a regular event around these woods. I cope by rolling with the punches. Theres no sense in trying to control the chaos, so I just let it ride. I haate bible study Beth Moore types, but I picked Lysa’s book up at B&N one day, and found myself amused and challenged. I’d love to get a copy of the book and devotional. I’ll pass on the key tags 😉
Wonderful giveaway! I struggle with this but I praise God for His grace and new mercies!
I have wanted this book all year, but my husband is on furlough so I have to be budget conscious…I have 4 kids and would love to learn more about how to keep myself from becoming “Unglued.” I love reading Lysa’s books and am so encouraged by her insight and authenticity. Thanks for the opportunity! ^_^
so excited to read this book and would love to have these fantastic tools!!
I would LOVE to win this…. I have recently been introduced to Lysa, through her book Made to Crave, Myself and a group of women are going over it as a group. Wonderful author. I know this book would be great inspiration also.
I would love to win this book! I become unglued at times when I am long distance from close family and friends, and just at times I have found that the best place to go to is to God, and he has satisfied me even with being long distance from others who I am friends with and close ties to.
I have four girls ranging from 4 to 12 and this book sounds like it was written just for me.
I need to read this book! It sounds like it was written just for me. My displays of temper can be awful and I don’t want to teach my kids that it’s ok or normal to yell and spew the way I sometimes do. Seems the kids are the only ones I can’t handle my anger around (and I suppose my hubby too, but to a lesser degree). I had a terribly humbling moment awhile back where I realized that I was treating my children worse than I’ve ever treated any other human being on earth…what a terrible example from the one who is supposed to be the nurturer!!
I just recently started reading Unglued and agree that it is an excellent tool in helping us cope with raw emotions. I would love to win this bundle so that I can share/study with other friends that are also going through a rough time and could benefit from these tools/insights. Thanks for sharing and praying God blessings your ministry.
Your experience and words really hit home. Thank you for your openness , I know I could benefit from these books.
Jennifer-
Love this.
“Here’s the thing I’ve learned, anytime I come unglued I have two choices. I can learn from it and do better next time or I can let it weigh me down and carry it with me.”
It is important for the strength of our families that we don’t continue to carry these moments with us.
I found this poem that is perfect in calming my heart when I have come ‘unglued’.
Oh give me patience when wee hands
tug at me with their small demands.
And give me gentle and smiling eyes.
Keep my lips from hasty replies.
And let not weariness, confusion or noise
obscure my vision of life’s fleeting joys.
So when years to come my house is still –
no bitter memories its rooms may fill.
-Unknown Author
thanks for the awesome giveaway! i with two little ones at home i come unglued quite frequently. working on it though … moment by moment.
I sometimes come unglued before I wait for that minute to think before I comment. IO would love to read Unglued.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. I am a mom of 3 boys and I struggle with patience a lot. It is a on going battle that I am determined to win.
I would love to win this bundle to be able to share with our MOMS group about it.
I recently did my first ever online bible study with Lysa.
Loved it. and have been waiting on God’s timing to share the book and study.
this would be a wonderful lead in to the study!
Oh man you started out on my dreadful subject. I always get so frustrated when packing to go somewhere. I am always scrounging around for something for one of the kids and just get frustrated to no end. Then I get discouraged and feel like I am not organized enough. So when you started out I was like wow you must in my mind! Thank you for your encouraging words. I really needed it today, as my 3 year old was trying on my patience as he shoved his 2 year old brother down the stairs. I just loved on my 2 year old and told my 3 year old to wait on his bed! As I am walking upstairs praying for patience and the proper Godly words to speak! Trying times! May God bless you this week!
I can so relate to the one on the suitcase! It’s so funny because it’s the truth
love the honesty
I find myself coming “unglued” more often than I care to admit!
Coming “unglued” is so easy sometimes. Thank you for encouraging us all! I definitely need to buy Lysa’s book!
It’s basic human nature to fall victim to becoming unglued in certain situations or scenarios, but regardless of what predicament we may find ourselves in, we should always conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. We need to remember that we represent our Lord & Savior in all we say & do and that our attitude and reactions may be the only glimmer those who are unsaved may have into seeing a life worthy of Salvation.
Love Lysa TerKeurst and learning to deal with my unglued moments!
Well, normally when I get flustered, I sit down in my perfectly clean living room & take a few deep breaths & time for myself as I gracefully recompose myself & watch my 9 month old daughter play quietly on the floor.
J u s t k i d d i n g .
After life’s drama, dirty laundry & my to-do list pile up, so do my emotions. If I need to sit down, I inevitably stub my toe on a toy on the way to the couch, where I have to push my dog aside to even make room for myself. I usually can’t hear myself think over the sweet screeches from my beautiful little one who has discovered she can control the volume level & pitch of her very own voice. I can catch my breath for about, oh, 45 seconds before I’m needed elsewhere again. And that’s on a very uneventful day. Being a first time mommy, I have come to the conclusion that I KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. This causes me to fall at the feet of the cross every single day & rely solely on Him. And I would have it no other way. It is not always easy, but it is necessary. He is my source of life & daily renewal. He is the only source for true contentment, peace & calm…even in chaos.
If Jesus can love me for the beautiful mess I am, then so can I. And I will continue to strive to be more like Him…even if I constantly have Cheerios in my hair, bags under my eyes & haven’t shaved my legs in 7…ok, 9 days. Thank you Father that you do not call us to be a perfect, just willing!
Oh yeah, sometimes I cry too. 😉
Thankyou so much for having such a wonderful giveaway. All to often we all come unglued . Im so thankful to know I’m not alone in those moments and so many can relate to having one of those days.
Sometimes just taking a break in the bathroom to be a lone or listening to praise music helps direct my thoughts back to where they should go. Being out in the sunshine helps a lot too.
Thank you so much for this! I know those moments all too well… Work in progress! Praying about this!
A lifetime of stuffing… A stage 3 cancer diagnosis… Alcoholism… All have caused me to recently damage relationships because I seem to explode. I need this book to help me not damage the darts and minds of others anymore… And myself in the process
Thanks for sharing – I have had those moments of saying the worst thing too. Hope I win – I want to use this for my summer devotional.
Thank you for sharing. I need unglued!!
Finding the balance between being a ‘stuffer” and an “exploder” is tough to do. When I explode on other people…especially my kids…it might feel good at the moment to get it off my chest, but afterwards it feels terrible. I know better. Thanks for sharing. This sounds like a good read.
Love your suitcase illustration! I’m pretty sure I’ve had a car episode or two like yours- minus the car. Emotions run high sometimes but it is so comforting to know we can learn from our mistakes.
Whitney
I love Lysa. I have the privilege of being from Charlotte as well and have heard her speak before. I would love to get my hands on this book!
Jodi
I loved this book & bible study! It helped me understand quite a bit about myself & emotions! Thought I was the only one going thru this! I want to share this with my daughter because of how much its helped. Since she’s young, perhaps she can get a handle on it earlier & not beat herself up so much. Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks for sharing this! I have a 10 year old daughter, 7 year old son (who has ADHD), a 4 year old daughter, and an 18 month old daughter. Things get crazy around here! I love being a mom and wife so much, but there are times, usually when I am trying to steer the wheel that God clearly has control over, that I am overwhelmed. Taking a few quiet minutes to acknowlege that I am NOT in control and hand it over to God really help me to find that balance again. I would love to win this package!!
I went to a ladies retreat a few weeks ago where they showed Lysa’s video series What happens when women say YES to God. It was amazing!!!!!!! I would love to win this book to read for myself and share it with my girlfriends. What an amazing and uplifting writer.
I REALLY could use this! Just gained a four year old foster daughter that REALLY provokes me to come unglued! Lol.
My son is only 15 months, so I haven’t really came unglued with his behavior yet. But, when I think about the future and raising him to be Godly man, I definitely come unglued. I start to doubt my abilities and figure I should just go ahead and give him up for adoption because I feel so unqualified. But, then I just have to bring myself back to reality and remember that God purposed for my son and I to be together. And that as long as I cling to the Lord and be transparent in front of my son, He will (hopefully) see Christ through me and lead him to the cross. I get excited thinking about the (hopeful) day my son will accept Christ as his Savior. That will be the shining moment in my life, that I know my son will live beyond this old life here on earth! I wanna shout just thinking about that day!! 🙂
You are so right that we need to learn from our mistakes rather than letting them weigh us down. I have read some of the Proverbs 31 devotionals Lysa based on her book and they always speak right to my heart.
LOL! I hope the dishwasher door was okay. I can’t tell you the things I have dented, broken, thrown away in similar situations. And blaming. I understand that one too. The verse about tearing down your own house comes to mind. Thank you for grace Lord.
A couple of friends of mine hope to do this study together this summer. Many times when I explode, it’s probably because I tried to stuff. I have been a wife for 24 years and a mother for about that same amount. I have learned a lot about what sets me off. My insecurities as a mother, daughter, wife, friend and even God’s child can feed my soul with negativity. Knowing who I am in Christ, slowing down, allowing clear thinking to break through can really change the way I see everything and then the way I react.
Keys to coping: Saying no. Getting enough sleep. Exercising. Listening to music with Christian messages. Celebrating the small things and not with anything extravagant, just acknowledging that something, anything was good about today, the moment, the week, the breath. Accepting who each of my kids are and not trying to make them alike or turn my introvert into an extrovert because I don’t understand introverts. lol! Just being me and nobody else, because I am me and I am exactly who God made me to be at this moment in time.
By The Way – This 42-year-old can tell you that it really does get better with age. In the words of Dori, “Just keep swimming.”
Blessings!
Would love to win this
Thank you so much for a chance to win. I would love to win this as I have many unglued moments and would love the chance to help myself in that aspect and to help others once I am done. 🙂
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I am in prayer about me being the BEST MOM I can be this summer. This package sure would help! 🙂
I would love to win!
Thanks for sharing! I would love to have this book and read it over the summer.
I would love this book because I become unglued when everyone else around me is in COMPLETE CONTROL, Ya know making me look like I’m reverting to 2 year old behavior!! This is a tough one especially in front of my 22. 20 and 17 year old children who act better than I do!! Not good Christian mom or wife role modeling!!
I would love to win this bundle for my daughter. She has a 4 year old daughter & certainly could use some advice & suggestions.
I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt this old grandma to get some advice also!
I have loved reading all of your blog posts on this topic! I have read “Unglued”. Such a great book! I would love to win the devotional and pass the book onto a friend who I know would truly benefit from reading it.
When I feel like I’m coming ‘unglued’ I try to take a deep breath, pray and sometimes, I just have to walk away for a moment.
I would love Lysa’s resources to help me.
I have been devouring this book. I am finding so many things that are exactly what I need to hear. I’m working on accepting the fact that I am making imperfect progress. And falling down doesn’t mean I’m out.
I’d love to read this book. Being a new mommy has gotten be frazzled more than a few times!
I like your honesty. It makes me realize I’m not in this alone, many of us get unglued but with God all is possible. We can work on our attitude, pray for the Holy Spirit to encourage and guide us to overcome our difficult moments or chaotic times.
Thank you for sharing your moment with other Mom’s. It helps to know the other moms struggle too. I find that you are right about when we have a lot of things going on at one time you can be short with the people we love the most.I look forward to God grace and forgiveness and me asking others for forgiveness. I keep telling myself progress not perfection.
jennifer – LOVE this analogy. great job!
I love the analogy of the suitcase. I could really picture myself becoming unglued with that. I always think I can handle it and then there is one more thing.
I would love to read this!
I need to walk away from the situation to get control of my emotions.
I have been wanting this book since I read about it a couple months ago. I struggle with this and am working each day to be better. Thank you for sharing!
Amazing story! I find myself in this type of situation way too often! I would love to read Unglued and the devotional to try to find a better outlet for my frustration as well as ways to turn toward God before coming completely unglued!
It’s usually Zach’s fault when he’s trying to help make a situation better, too. 😉 It’s the worst when you have time to sit and think about how you didn’t react your best, especially when it’s to your child. Good thing about them is that their little memories are quick to forgive and short to remember! 🙂
I love how you are always honest on your blog! I enjoy checking your blog for your new post. I was talking with an instagram friend about starting a FB book study group and I think this bundle would be a great place to start!
As a mom of a 9, 8, 6, & 3 year old, this is a book I would benefit to read. I’ve heard a lot about it and it is on my “to read” list. I’d love to win a copy!
I have been wanting to read this! Heard it was awesome from so many people. This is definitely an area I struggle with daily and can’t get a handle on. God has been showing me the best thing to do is to stay focused on Him throughout my day. I try by having praise music playing or if I feel like I’m gonna lose it jyst break out singing a praise song. My kids think I’m crazy but it braks up the moid! 🙂 Think this book would help me get some advice and not feel alone in the battles.
I loved your suitcase analogy! Bursting at the seams, when finally that one little thing makes it all come apart. Myself, I just have to stop, take a deep breath, and say a little (long!) prayer.
Thank you for sharing. It’s so tough when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation to regain peace. Emotions are running high and so are tempers. I know – been there, done that. Wisdom and patience and love – God will give this to us. We can’t do it in our own strength.
I am glad I’m not alone!!!
This book has been on my list for awhile
But haven’t gotten it. I would love to win it
I all too often come unglued, and my best way of coping is to just walk away, breathe, and pray. It would be great if I could consistenly do that instead of reacting emotionally.
would love to win this bundle!!!
Thank you for the blessing!
thank you for making me feel like I am not alone out here and for the great suggestions from one suitcase sitter to another!
I really need this book!!!!
Thanks for sharing your story. It takes courage to to see it and change..
Blaming my husband for my lack of planning and taking out my frustration on my daughter = unglued moments I need to work on. Would love the book!
I would love to win a copy of Lysa’s book, Unglued. I have been coming unglued a lot lately.
I could really use a copy of Unglued right now.
I just found all of your build-em up blogs and they are all fabulous! I am in the process of reading two other books by Lysa, as well and I am learning alot about myself, and my emotions, and how God see all of that. This series is sure to be very useful in parenting today’s kids.
I would love,love, love to win!!
I sometims feel like I am the ultimate unglued mama monster and want so badly to change that about myself. I want to be a Godly example to my children and I know I and my family would benefit from the advice offered in this book.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve seen so many people post about this book and it looks so great. I loved your suitcase analogy and I can definitely relate!
I love the suitcase analogy…I can totally relate! Guilty of stuffing and then exploding! So need to read this book and devotional! Thanks for the great post!
It is refreshing to know that I am not the only one who comes unglued. Thank you for being so vulnerable with your readers.
I’d really love to win a copy of Lisa’s book. I’ve heard/read about it a lot lately, and feel as though I become more and more unglued each day right now!
This was so encouraging to read. I would love to win the book. Thanks!
Thank you for being so honest. As a military spouse with a husband that’s gone a lot, I find that if i’m not careful I let the blessing of parenting turn into a burden. I try hard to do the best I can by my kids all day long but invariably by the time dinner or bathtime rolls around, my weariness along with 2 year old tantrums and 8 month old fussiness leave me losing my patience and acting in a way that I regret. I know that I am a flawed human being in serious need of God’s grace…and that I need to extend that grace to my kids, too. Whether I cry out to God instead of at my kids, count to 10, take breaths, etc…I’m working on a plan. I want to show them love and patience and not pass on a legacy of frustration and anger management issues. I really think that I need to read Unglued. It’s nice to know that we aren’t alone in our struggles.
I can relate. Driving is oh so a stressful daily job especially with two children competing for your ear and attention while your trying to give your attention to the road and cars around you.
I need to read this book! So many Unglued moments!
I am dealing with chronic illness so it seems like I come “unglued” with my family too often 🙁
This book would be a blessing!
Thank you so much for this post. So relevant to so many!
I clench my jaw, a lot. My dentist frowns on this technique.