Have a Not-to-Do List

'...My purpose is to give them a rich... satisfying life.' John 10:10

Jesus wants you to enjoy a '...rich... 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, Run on sentence here 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 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.

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