One more thing…

I can see 2024 has upped its ante. We have battled illness lately. I’m on the other side of it; however, some of my family is still battling. We press forward.

Monday, I left work early. I came home and slept all but about 30 minutes. The rest really helped. Tuesday, I felt better, made it through work. Wednesday, even better. Yesterday, much better. Today, I’ve taken it easy and got some things done. I hope to get a few more things done, too. I have some ideas, so here’s hoping!

We have multiple things in the air currently. When we do that, the “one more thing” can turn into a potential catastrophic mess!

Here’s what I’ve done to help me manage that “one more thing.”

First, I pray. I’m not asking for things necessarily. I really try to start with gratitude. I do present our issues/requests. It’s also a great time to lift up friends and family.

Then, I try to do what I can. I usually use my phone calendar to track things I need to do. As I can, I try to take care of things. When it comes to this, I have to make sure I have the capacity to do the things I need to do. If something seems bigger than I’m capable at the time, I set it aside so to say.

Often, with capacity in mind, I may need to ask for help. This is not always easy for me and many of us, but it’s very necessary. Consider this: Sometimes, the people who help us LOVE to help. They’re gifted helpers. Our asking gives them an opportunity to share their gifts.

I have to realize, too, that not everything looming has to be done TODAY. This is super important. For some reason, I get mentally involved and think I will be able to clear my calendar. In truth, that’s just a nonsense thought; something always replaces the last thing, right?

That “one more thing” may be something really tiny in existence. But, based on our circumstances and capacity, we magnify that tiny thing and look at it that way. Then, it seems much bigger. That tiny thing can lead to stress. It can lead to arguments. It can lead to frustration and anger or even sadness. If we don’t watch out, we can end up believing we’re on the receiving end of unfairness. I have to be reminded that bad things happen. I don’t necessarily do anything to cause them and am not likely being punished. While God does not promise comfort, He does promise presence. Things will not always be easy, but He will always be there with us as we endure them.

Besides, it is comforting to me to know that God can handle my “one more thing.” I know He’s there with me when it seems too much.

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