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by Bob and Debby Gass
Have a Not-to-Do List
April 16, 2010
‘...My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.’ John 10:10 NLT
Jesus wants you to enjoy a ‘…rich and satisfying life’ (John 10:10 NLT), without getting bogged down by things that don’t add value or meaning. Life coach Robyn Coffman says, ‘Clutter isn’t only what you can see; it’s what you can’t see. It perpetuates your overloaded schedule, endless commitments and overwhelming fears. A cluttered mind means over-thinking, over-reacting, over-analysing, over-worrying and over-committing.’ So, de-clutter your mind by giving yourself permission to have a not-to-do list: Not to feel guilty for saying no to something that may be good, but not right for you. Not to worry about how well-adjusted your kids will be as adults. Not to hang something new in your wardrobe without giving something away. Not to feel over-responsible for everybody else’s well-being. Not to answer the phone after a certain time each night. Not to say yes just because you’ve been invited. Not to schedule busy activities on Sundays and family days. Not to buy something just because it’s on sale. Not to think you have to make a meal requiring more than three ingredients, do laundry, clean the house, and spend quality time with your family all on the same day. Not to ruminate over your own, or other people’s mistakes. Not to compare yourself. The more you give yourself permission not to do, the more you free yourself to live a God centred, abundant life. And God will help you to live this way. Listen: ‘He gives power to the weak…those who trust in the Lord will find new strength…’ (Isaiah 40:29-31 NLT) Make spending time with God each day a priority, and everything else will fall into place.
SoulFood: Dan 1-2, Mark 2:13-17, Ps 127, Pr 10:11
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2010
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