Daunting ....

Daunting...

Moving to a new area has been challenging, daunting, scary and exciting all rolled up into one big adventure...it is one thing when you have someone to share it with, (who had a secretary), but quite another when you are by yourself....I have been sooooo very thankful for my children, their friends and the movers...

Now, comes the daily changes, the doctor, lawyers, the DMV, the dentists, the shopping, the new roads and routes, insurance workers, hairdresser, new church hunts, new neighbors, yard care workers, etc,,,everything new...

When I read through this Devo in "Jesus Always" this morning, I had to thank  God again for his watch care through this ordeal....I have tried multiple times to put the "I get to" spin on the new adventures instead of the "I have to"...

The perspective does change my attitude...my outlook on the day....which is helpful...I smile more, look for ideas, feel better, and am less stressed and tired...because I am relying on the Holy Spirit to help me be content...to listen to truth, to wait...

Thank YOU....


October 20
WHEN THE TASK BEFORE YOU looks daunting, refuse to be intimidated. Discipline your thinking to view the challenge as a privilege rather than a burdensome duty. Make the effort to replace your “I have to” mentality with an “I get to” approach. This will make all the difference in your perspective—transforming drudgery into delight. This is not a magic trick; the work still has to be done. But the change in your viewpoint can help you face the challenging chore joyfully and confidently.
As you go about your work, perseverance is essential. If you start to grow weary or discouraged, remind yourself: “I get to do this!” Then thank Me for giving you the ability and strength to do what needs to be done. Thankfulness clears your mind and draws you close to Me. Remember that My Spirit who lives in you is the Helper; ask Him to help you when you’re perplexed. As you ponder problems and seek solutions, He will guide your mind. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart—as working for Me.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.—COLOSSIANS 4: 2

"I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”—JOHN 14: 16 NKJV

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.—COLOSSIANS 3: 23