Time Management....seriously?

The New Year is not one of my favorite times of the year. For me, I always seem to be faced with the unending list of undone tasks. Not that this is so very different than the rest of the year; but somehow at the start of the year, it seems like I should not be bogged down by old, undone junk. It is depressing and over whelming, "IT" has the ability to make me feel worthless and useless. Perhaps this is why the world seeks to alleviate this feeling with massive amounts of alcohol on New Years Eve. We all know what is coming in the ensuing days. Of course, as we all know that solves nothing.

So, I know as a follower of Christ that He would not allow me to have this season without a greater purpose. The Israelites had a Jubilee every seven years, during which all debt was forgiven and everyone started over with a clean financial slate. That sounds wonderful, doesn't it? I suggest that we have a jubilee from debt and chores. Perhaps that is why in heaven, everything will be NEW EVERYDAY, think of that ! No dirty clothes, unwashed dishes, dust bunnies, clutter, bills to pay, insurance claims and taxes to file, phone calls and emails to return, broken appliances, unmade beds, etc. etc. etc.! I feel better already, just thinking about it!

As women of this generation, we are programmed to think that we will ultimately be judged on the beauty of our homes, the cleanliness and manners of our children, and of course, we must have a successful business or career, to be considered worthy of admiration. Add to that, the need to be a super volunteer and you have an unreachable goal. It is a never ending cycle, that can leave us exhausted and depressed. None of us can ever achieve that goal that we all have ratted away in the backs of our minds. It is time to give ourselves a break.

Our worth is not based on ANY of the world's standards or other's people's opinion, our worth is in CHRIST and CHRIST ALONE. But how does that translate to real world application. I am not sure that I will ever completely arrive at that point of complete satisfaction in my accomplishments. However, after years of frustration, I am slowly learning to give it to Him on a constant basis. Seek His Glory first and foremost. Give Him the first fruit of your day and focus every effort on His Plan. There will never be a day when I complete every thing that I have before me. But if I can know that I went about those things with a joyful, thankful heart, then I have had a successful day.