There is nothing more satisfying to a list-maker than a series of neat, orderly check marks. Every day, I live by “the list,” and this practice has served me well, rescuing me from missed appointments, ensuring that my children show up when and where they are expected, and reminding me of phone calls, ministry responsibilities and other commitments that I, in all likelihood, would have forgotten without my list. I keep a list for Christmas presents (I buy all year long), a packing list for family camping trips (so I won’t forget anything), and a prayer list (for specific requests related to missionaries, family, and other loved ones). The only drawback of being a list maker is that, often, life does not organize itself neatly around my list . . .
Do you also find that your do-list, your expectations for the day, can easily become an idol? Is it a challenge for you to pray, “Thy kingdom come, THY list be done?” Today I will be adding my voice to the choir over at Soli Deo Gloria as we consider the importance of trusting God with the management of our time and the details of our days. Please come over and join the conversation at Soli Deo Gloria. Just click on this line.
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“life does not organize itself neatly around my list . . .” If only it would, Michele. (smiles). Heading over to Soli Deo Gloria. Thank you, Michele, for sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday on Intentionally Pursuing. : )
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I do! I do! My husband actually got so concerned when we were first together about my “living by the list” that he asked me to stop making them altogether. I did for a couple of years, and now we’ve both reintroduced lists and keep them (healthily, in light of the Lord!) together. Whew : ) Great point here!! Love it! Thanks for writing from a fellow #intentionallypursuing blogger!
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Congratulations that you have mastered the list instead of it mastering you! Thanks for your comment, and blessings to you!
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THY list be done. That is so simple…but it is a great reminder for our days!
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You’re my feature tomorrow on Women With Intention Wednesdays! 🙂 Thank you for always being diligent and linking and for such great posts!
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What a blessing and a surprise! Thanks for all that you do to encourage and facilitate community among us.
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[…] week I’m happy to feature Michele with her very real post Thy List Be Done. I hope you take the time to check it […]
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Thank you for your encouraging thoughts. I am a list person, but I have to remember to be flexible with my list so it doesn’t become an idol.
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Yes, we need grace for flexibility every day.
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I have a love of listing, too. I do try to remember, though, that flexibility is important.
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Amen! I’m learning as well, and it’s been a journey.
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great post.
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Michele, this is such a heart-opening post. Thank you for sharing it on The Loft. I have to remember to trust my God and King to help me in my list-making in this busy, broken world we live in. Blessings my friend!
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And to you also, Ruth. Thanks for reading.
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