I create a daily list of tasks requiring immediate attention, items need purchased, calls to make and chores left undone from the day before. The required time of completion does not exceed the hours available in my day. In other words, completion is doable!
My list includes the simplest of tasks; for example, you may see anything from pick up kids to make supper. Seriously. . .who could forget to make supper; yet, that one makes the list often. I blame lack of memory on pregnancy. My child took some piece of my brain that eliminated ability to remember. The struggle is real! I will go from one room to another and forget what reason I came into that room. NO, it is not age! From the day a small heartbeat appeared on a screen revealing new life, post-it notes became a best friend.
Over the years, numerous lists have come and gone. Each received an A+ for completion. Call me Type A personality, perfectionist, predictable, fun-killer, stickler, etc. I like the label of organized, reliable, prepared, realist, obedient, etc. Anyone relate?
My lists offers: Comfort, Confidence, Completeness.
Comfort knowing what to expect for the day based on the list. No guessing as to what comes next. I simply look at the list and do what it says.
Confidence in the skills to finish given tasks. Remaining in my comfort zone increases self-confidence.
Completeness with each check mark proves purpose of my existence.
One thing I forgot to mention that each list offers. . .a link. One link at a time builds the chain which binds me to the lists. I rely on the list each day to provide a way, a life and the true meaning behind life. Without a plan in place - anxiety raises. Lack of ability/skill - shame develops. Undone projects - worthless thoughts suffocate.
You see, lists provide organization; but, becomes a yoke when used in such a way just described. I know that it will all get done in a day’s time, the plans for each day match my God given skills and my worth is reflected from the One Who created my very being. The Holy Spirit promises to help, guide, guard and protect each hour of each day. Then, the world comes at me and flesh reaches for things ‘seen’ to survive. Holding on to the accomplished list provides pride which taints spirit. Years of such actions effect the physical; causing stomach issues, blood flow abnormalities, emotional roller coasters and much more.
Crumble the lists. Rip the itinerary into pieces. Close the pen. Open hands wide to offer up mind, body and spirit to the One ultimately in control of each moment. If we stand in the way, He cannot work to His greatest power. In Jesus name, I demand the enemy to leave the scene and let God work mightily in this day.
God is the ONLY source of: Comfort, Confidence, Completeness.
Comfort knowing no matter what lay ahead, He has gone before us and provided the way. Every situation His hand touched prior to us living/surviving it out. He does not dictate. He offers a way for peace in every situation here in the broken world.
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Confidence knowing His power abides within as we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. Greater is He living in us than anything in this world.
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6
Completeness when filling the gap with the Holy Spirit, knowing full well that a specific plan and purpose remains for each of us here.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Sheree Craig Live life. . .One Day at a Time
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