Do you ever get overwhelmed? Things pile up and you start to twist a little tighter as the ever growing “To Do” list doesn’t get done?
Sometimes, things happen and life takes on a different turn and priorities shift and that list gets put in the drawer- on the back burner would be dangerous- so we’ll go with in the drawer. You may keep scribbling down more on that list in a fleeting ‘grab and write’ on the way out the door or perhaps you have it all in your head or on your phone.
So many things to get done.
It never ends, right?
I’ve shared about my anxiety, and this is often a constant struggle for me especially when I feel over-loaded with too much I need to do. I have learned a few coping strategies to deal with the stress, but I often need to be reminded of God’s view into my life and what’s most important to Him. How does my day and all these things I need to do fit into His Plan? Are these things on my list that important to cause me THIS much angst? When I finally have the time to start tackling that list, I first pray. I must. I never know where to begin when there is too much to do, so I ask God.
This perspective shifts things for me. My lens grows wider and my heart softens and my pulse slows down. I ask God what He wants me to do with this time I have. I ask Him to guide me in my list and show me what is most important to Him.
I wrote more about this topic on a wonderful site called “Her View From Home”. If you haven’t been over there, you simply must check out their articles. This beautiful site is packed with amazing content and gorgeous messages to soak in. You will surely be inspired and encouraged by their posts. I love the variety of topics that are shared, written by many different writers contributing to their mission. Would you join me over there? I would absolutely love it if you would like it and share it with others online, if you find it helpful or encouraging in any way. This one means a lot to me, and I do hope it speaks to you if you are often overwhelmed.
Thank you, dear friends!
Let’s pace ourselves this week, okay? That’s my plan. I believe it might be His plan for me too…
On my way to check it out!
THANK YOU so much for taking the time out of your crazy busy schedule to check it out, Alexa. That means the world to me! <3
I’m not sure I’ve heard of Her View from Home. Sounds right up my alley! Heading over.
I hope you checked out more posts over there. You would LOVE the site. It’s filled with AMAZING articles. <3
On my way…
THANK YOU sweetie!! 🙂
My head gets a full list as well as writing it down. Funny thing though is the more I put on the less, the less I do. Overwhelmed or just stubbornly refusing from feeling tied down? Not sure but will hop over to the other place!
It’s such a battle, isn’t it? There are days I wish I had no LIST to go by. The pressure can be too much- but shifting my perspective changes everything. <3
I so relate to the overwhelm of To do lists..and appreciate your ideas to cope! I also pray in morning asking God to help me prioritize and focus and know the peace you shared from your own prayers. Such an important post becauawme overwhelm is a part of American life..will check put other link… Bless you!
Thank you Kathy! I really have to work at this daily- being intentional and changing my perspective. It’s an ongoing battle, but I’ll continue to fight the good fight and allow God to lead me. <3
Oh I just adored this Chris. Seriously adored this!
I want to plaster that prayer everywhere.
I left a more detailed comment on your guest post — thank you friend. You always inspire me.
xoxo
Oh thank you SO much for your beautiful response to this piece, my friend! I need that prayer plastered everywhere too. Every day I will whisper it in my overwhelm. <3
Oh you are speaking my language, my friend. I constantly hear myself saying, “I’m so overwhelmed.” I even catch myself starting the day with that awful little phrase. Headed over to check out the rest of this!
I SO get it, Candace. I live in that place too. I continue to work on my perspective, the one I shared over at Her View- every single day. <3