Do not be weighed down by the clutter in your life: lots of little chores to do sometime, in no particular order.
If you focus too much on these petty tasks, trying to get them all out of the way, you will
discover that they are endless. They can eat up as much time as you devote to them.
Instead of trying to do all your chores at once, choose the ones that need to be done today.
Let the rest slip into the background of your mind, so I can be in the forefront of your
awareness. Remember that your ultimate goal is living close to Me,
being responsive to My initiatives. I can communicate with you most readily
when your mind is uncluttered and turned toward Me. Seek My Face
continually throughout this day. Let My Presence bring order to your
thoughts, infusing Peace into your entire being.
:: from Jesus Calling ::
I read this the other day and my entire being started screaming “AMEN! AMEN!” But now the hard part … following it! I’m working hard at letting go of the little things and focusing on the things that matter most. But no matter how much I think I’m prepared, or how good my intentions are to be “all wrapped-up” with my projects and to-do’s … just as this devotion says “you will discover that they are endless. They can eat up as much time as you devote to them.”
Isn’t that the truth?
I don’t know about you … but I choose PEACE!! And if you hear someone chanting “peace, peace, peace” today … that’ll be me and I’d love for you to join me! ;)
OH! I almost forgot! Do you love my new manger set? I bought it in Israel and it’s carved out of olive wood. I think I could look at it all day …
Merry Christmas! It’s FOUR days away {in case your kidlets aren’t counting it down for you!} …
“peace, peace, peace……i will be chanting too…..why is it so easy to understand but difficult to follow through…..love the manger
I started chanting as soon as I read this! Especially today!!!!!! I think I might even pullout my old poms and cheer a little more:) Thank you for the reminder…. It is much needed at this time of year.
i do love your new manger set… it is gorgeous! and i love that we both picked up a new one while we were travelling!! yippee!! it has been days since i’ve checked in with Jesus Calling… thank you for writing these words here for me :) and although i have not had time to comment on your beautiful posts… i’ve been reading!!! love you!
That is probably the most beautiful nativity set I have ever seen! I wouldn’t be able to stop staring at it either!
love the words, love your nativity set!!!! beautiful! (and a wonderful reminder!)
that is absolutely beautiful….as were your christmas cards. :) love. them. thanks for including me. I felt so special. ;)
oh, and yes. i too could use this post. i love Jesus Calling. I’m reading it for the second time. need it every day.
oh I love it – I want one!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIEND! I so miss your warm smile!!
I’m chanting with YOU! So true—if we could just let go and let God guide us to that PEACE PLACE we could really savor this season! Your new nativity is lovely!!!!
Tracie, You might like my new blog! I am continuing my $1,000,000 photography mission for MS but in addition launched bemorewithless.com last May. I think it may speak to this post a bit. Hope you are well!