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Sometimes my brain gets overrun by lists. These seemingly never-ending tasks begin to feel overwhelming and I lose faith they will every get done. When this happens, it's crucial to take a step back and reevaluate what is truly important in life. The carpets can remain unvacuumed for another day. The world will not crumble if my sewing project gets pushed to next week. In those perfectionistic moments, I take a deep breath and decide that life is bigger than any list I may make. I have a husband to kiss, friends to call and dogs to snuggle. I let go.

Let Go, Let God

AS I LET GO AND LET GOD, I AM IN THE DIVINE FLOW OF LIFE.

Chores, tasks, commitments—I always have plenty to do. At times, I may even let my to-do list manage me, rather than the other way around. So today, I take a different approach: I let go.

I let go of rush, resentment, perfectionism and any feelings of insufficiency. Whatever I choose to do, I focus on it with gratitude, aware of the presence of God in this moment and in this work. I let God direct me through each activity with grace and ease, and I experience the joy of giving.

When I finish, I bless what I have done and move on to my next task. I work in this way throughout the day, letting go and letting God steer me from one activity to the next. I am in the divine flow, and I am grateful.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.—John 14:1