purposeful

As the fall semester is upon us - classes are beginning, jobs are ramping up - our minds get full of all there is to do.  We look at the list and some of us feel excited by all before us and others feel so overwhelmed they are frozen.  If you are a Christian you may find comfort by reminding yourself that God does not give us more then we can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13).  And that is true and should not be forgotten.  But you should also remember that God is often putting us into arenas where we are able to grow.  Where we, in essence, are not actually able to do everything we are asked to do.  Is God cruel?  No.  By no means.  What we often forget is that 1 Corinthians 10:13 also is referring to the fact that it is through the power of God we are able to accomplish our work (1 Corinthians 15:10).  And you know what?  God has also given us practical tools for HOW we are to actually get done everything before us.  One such way is described in Proverbs 13:11: “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.”  If you think of your work as how you increase your wealth (wealth = both money and knowledge/blessing) then you will see how you are to accomplish all the work before you.  It isn’t by quickly accomplishing everything at once - it is nigh impossible to get everything done at once - it is by accomplishing the tasks little by little.  When we purposefully approach the task - taking small intentionally steps to reach the goal - it will be accomplished.  Isn’t God amazing?  Not only has He, and will He, give us the wisdom we need to think through a task (James 1:5), but He also tells us how to get the task done and will give us the power and strength to do it.  Do not be overwhelmed - take each task little by little; steadily the work God has given you to do will produce much reward.