We have one challenge after another. That is life. When these super tasks rise up, there are are few steps we can remember to finish strong and satisfied.
You Are Able
...because God will clarify what you need to do. Situations can be complex, but the Lord will give you a verse, a thought or plan, or a helper who has expertise to help you in your progress. The Holy Spirit is quite the analyst and loves to help.
You Are Able
...because God gives strength. At times, we don't even realize we have a deficit. And there are times we feel completely inadequate. Either way, the Holy Spirit in His gentle way will show us how to improve our ability to function. It is humbling, of course. But mostly, it is a relief to understand we can do better and why. Maybe our schedule needs adjusting. More sleep, healthier food. Maybe we need to recognize limitations and adjust the workload, get help in a deficit area. Tech? Organization? People skills? Ask God for help. Then ask people for it.
You Are Able
...because you can finish. Some days finishing the afternoon is tough and sometimes you are in a project of months. Fortunately, we live one moment at a time. When Jesus said, "Take no thought for tomorrow," He meant, "Take no anxious thought for tomorrow." One minute at a time. We have organized with contingencies (see above how the Holy Spirit helps us plan) and even if we are slogging through- get rest, eat healthy, and finish. If you get bored, lose interest or are distracted, the Holy Spirit is going to remind you to finish the task. We can ignore that or not, but having made the commitment and investment already, go ahead and keep at it, Really long term commitments are difficult. What do you need to be able to finish? A Brain Break? A vaycay? A hug? Pray about your feelings and the situation. You are able to finish. You will finish. It's not forever, it only feels like it.
Romans 8 is packed full of encouragement. Check it out.
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