Comments on: What Do You Really Have to Do Today?

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:14:30 +0000

Stressing about not getting enough done is a major thing I need to release. Keeping in tune with God’s time is always a challenge in our hurried culture, where everything is so urgent. I’ve made it this far, so generally I do get the main things done, somehow!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:29:54 +0000

I’m working on time management and reducing the number of things on my have-to-do list. I’m working on being more flexible and not getting stressed when the unexpected happens. Trusting God and starting over tomorrow-great advice!

By: Lauren Renee Sparks

Lauren Renee Sparks — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 19:43:00 +0000

This goes right along with what God is teaching me about my “shoulds”.

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 02:03:12 +0000

These are words that birth freedom to our days and a lightness to our steps. You’re so right, God cares about all these things and will show us what needs to be done … and what can be released into His tender care and keeping.

By: Donna B Reidland

Donna B Reidland — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:16:39 +0000

As a list person, I can so relate to this. I start out every day with my list of things to get done and too often have to move a number of them to the next day. But I’ve learned that for the most part, that’s OK.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:40:13 +0000

I always have way more on my list that could ever get done. It gives me options ?

By: Jerralea Winn Miller

Jerralea Winn Miller — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:27:05 +0000

When I first became a church secretary, the mantra around the office was, “We are flexible around here.” All these years later, I do believe flexibility is key. I also believe it’s important to view things in light of priorities. For example, my family’s needs have first priority. But also, I must be willing to set aside things if the Holy Spirit leads me to do something.

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:23:50 +0000

As usual, Lisa, very good post. I know interruptions can get our “to-do’s” derailed (besides my own multiple distractions/attractions)! Ugh! But I like to think of interruptions and God’s Divine interventions or appointments. Then I don’t get resentful, and can see how He might want to do to help someone–even just give the gifts of time and a listening ear. God is sovereign, so these are not mistakes. Anyway, glad you are releasing the necessity of accomplishing every, single item.

I am struggling to release angst over a situation about which you and I have spoken. Just disillusioned.
Love
Lynn

By: Pam Ecrement

Pam Ecrement — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:28:44 +0000

I was and am not a person who writes out a daily schedule. It has always felt too confining, but when I was still working full-time a day-timer (back in the day) and later my phone kept me marching through the day’s requirements.

I felt like a schedule confined me as well as God’s opportunities. That doesn’t mean I don’t have a routine or rhythm to my days, but I tend to fill up a calendar if I get sucked into keeping a schedule. Additionally, I saw over and over again that great believers who followed a schedule and were heavily involved in ministry were rarely available to listen to someone who happened in their lives at some part of a day nor did they have time to surprise someone with some food after learning they were in a challenging season. They were so busy “doing” that they couldn’t simply “be” for Him in the moment.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:06:53 +0000

God continues to draw us closer to Him through altering intentional plans, doesn’t He? There are times I fail at completing my “list” out of laziness or procrastination. Or just ’cause I want to do something I think is more fun. 🙂 Asking myself if what I am doing honours God could help keep me on His track! Yes, we can sure get our mind wrapped up in things when God wants us to release all to Him….