Do you make life harder on yourself than it needs to be? 

• By candidasullivan
• August 16, 2024
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Today, I am shaking my head at my procrastination. I have a lot going on right now. If I schedule my time wisely and focus, I can finish everything. But if I lose track of my time and waste it on unimportant tasks, I will feel the consequences of my actions. 

Right now, I feel the effects of not planning my day. I wish I had made my to-do list this morning and figured out my day on paper. 

When I take a few minutes to brainstorm and put it all on paper, I know what I need to do. Then, I can figure out how to fit it all in. I can clearly see my priorities and do the most important things first. It also gives me extra time in my day to rest and do what I want. 

Without a plan, everything runs around in my mind, competing for my attention. And it all feels completely overwhelming. So, when I feel overwhelmed, I shut down and do nothing. 

But not this time. 

Yes, I feel overwhelmed, but I’m still showing up to finish this day strong. I can still get everything done. I need to acknowledge where I am and how horrible it feels so I can stay present and do the work. 

Instead of beating myself and piling more uncomfortable feelings on top of the already painful ones, I choose to forgive myself for where I am now. I prefer praying for guidance and help instead of agonizing over discomfort. 

In these moments, the enemy tries to tear us apart and use our circumstances to deepen our pain. But regardless of where we are right now, we can choose to start again. 

We can let go of all the feelings of not being good enough and cling to the promises of our Lord. In the flesh, we will always struggle with something. Our struggles keep us humble and seeking the Lord. 

As I write these words and calm my racing mind, I can feel the peace of my Lord wash over me. Sometimes, amid the struggles and pain of it all, we must slow it down and sit with Him. 

After a few minutes, God showed me how to turn this hardship into a blessing by changing my thoughts. A few minutes with my Lord can do more for me than hours of trying to do things independently. 

God is in the stillness. 

Psalm 46:10 KJV

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

I feel stressed when I think I have to do it all on my own, and I feel peaceful when I remember that God wants to help me. He doesn’t expect me to know how to do it all. He just expects me to show up and have faith that He will help me. 

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