Under the gun

‘As your days, so shall your strength be.’ Deuteronomy 33:25 NKJV 

Have the daily pressures in life built to where you feel as if someone is constantly pointing a gun at your head, saying, ‘Get this done or else’? Have you concluded that that’s just how life is supposed to be? But is it? No! Your best work will be done when you’re relaxed, not frazzled. Your best decisions will be made when you’re at peace, not stressed out. It doesn’t help when you a) force yourself to go faster b) to be somewhere else c) to be something you’re not. Actually, it hurts. ‘What’s the answer?’ you ask. Put down the gun! The job will get done, one bit at a time and your stress levels will subside too. When you decide to live this way, two wonderful things will happen. First, you’ll enjoy whatever you’re doing – even if it’s just washing dishes or cleaning out a toilet – because now you’re focused rather than distracted. Any moment you don’t experience is a piece of your life you’re throwing away. Don’t do that! Stop and tell yourself, ‘I’m exactly where I need to be, doing what I’m supposed to be doing, so the smart thing is to enjoy it and be as creative as I can in the process.' Second, by being present in what you’re doing, your productivity will increase and you’ll accomplish much more. And one more thing: the strength you need for tomorrow’s challenge won’t be given to you during today’s chores. His Word says, ‘As your days, so shall your strength be’ (Deuteronomy 33:25 NKJV). 

Prayer Point:

Lord, I call on You today to help me keep my life in perspective, so that I’m not living out the demands of others. Help me find the enjoyment I have had in times gone by, where I could live through a day without being overwhelmed by stress; help me learn how to handle the situations that drive me crazy, in order to find a state of grace in this chaotic world. Thank You, God, for Your love towards me. Amen.