Right now, I’m overwhelmed. I am thoroughly exhausted, you know the bone weary kind of exhaustion. I feel lost and don’t know where to start so I’m going to STOP, PRAY and just go back to what I know.
What do I know?
I know that God says:
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11: 28-30
I know that I’m carrying more of the load than I should. So I’m laying my heavy laden bag of burdens at Jesus feet. Whew, I feel better already.
Sometimes the load we carry isn’t ours to carry. I have to look closely at the motive for WHY I’m doing something. Do I do it because I feel I HAVE to do it or am I being called to do it? Am I trying to impress someone? Am I trying to prove my worth?? Take a few minutes and look at the burden your carrying. You just might be surprised to see you shouldn’t even be doing it.
What do I know?
I know I need to stop and take some deep, deep breaths! Sometimes I forget to breathe. I know shallow breathing makes me tired. That makes a big difference!
What do I know?
I know, I need to make a list of all the things I need to do that are whirling around my brain. If I don’t get those things on paper, I have no clue where to start and my mind spins and I do NOTHING! Then the guilt starts and I spiral down a huge hole. Have you been in that hole? It’s not a fun place and just feeds the overwhelmed feeling. Here is a “to do list” that can help you get started. No excuses.
Now that it is all written down, I need to prioritize what NEEDS to be done today and what can be put off until tomorrow. For me, I need wisdom and direction from God to discern this. So, I pray.
What do I know?
I know that I need to do the hardest thing first. If it’s really hard I give myself permission to set a timer for 15 min. and then stop when the timer goes off. Take a break for 15 minutes and then get back at it. I can do anything for 15 minutes and 15 minutes is better than 0 minutes. One of the things hanging over my head is my home needs a deep clean and a serious de-clutter. But it feels overwhelming! I don’t know where to start. So I need a plan. My plan is to pick a room and clean and de-clutter in that room for 15 min. a day. Most times I am in a groove and I keep going past the 15 minutes, BUT I don’t HAVE to. I get way more done when I do it that way.
What do I know?
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