is what i'm doing worth it?

I was flipping through some of the blogs I read and one newly posted title caught my eye. "He will catch you or teach you to fly", it said. I don't know why, but lately I've been feeling a little out of sync with God and His purpose for my life, so I decided to read more.

What I found in this post by Cassie was pretty much exactly what I needed. I needed to hear that other moms struggle with the day-to-day of raising their children and it doesn't make them a bad mom. I needed to hear that it's okay to feel frustrated because God is up there working everything out for you. I do trust in Him -- I just need to put a bit more faith and commitment behind that statement.

                                                                           Source: oneofmanyambassadorsofchrist.tumblr.com

Over the past month, as my blog's been growing like crazy and I've become sucked into this super fun and amazing blogging world, I've been feeling increasingly guilty about the time I spend on here and the time I don't spend with my daughter.

Yes, I usually do my computer thing while S is napping or contentedly playing -- but then I look back on the day and feel like I've not spent any quality time with her. Playing with her. Helping her learn and experience the world around her. Is my new passion for blogging really worth it?

I feel God tapping on my heart, telling me that my words can be an inspiration to others, that (in Cassie's words), we, as bloggers, are

"leading those who follow us". 

So I want to keep this blog growing, if only for that reason alone. But as you know, growing a blog takes a ton of time. And I need help in managing that time to include more time with my baby girl. Especially as she gets older.

How I'm Dealing: I'm asking for God's help in directing me towards what He wants from me writing this blog. Growing it. Building new friendships. Opening up my online shop. And not become consumed with it all (that's a hard one, right?). I'm also asking for God's help in finding more creative ways to spend time with S each day. Take her outside. Show her new things. Play. Read to her. Be silly.

And I need to vow to do all of this for His glory.

So Moms: How do you manage your blog and spending time with your kids? Do you ever feel guilty?

{Thanks to Cassie from Live Laugh Love for inspiring me! I'm taking your lead and linking up with Desire to Inspire, a brand-new hop hosted by Amanda at Royal Daughter Designs.}