"But when we find ourselves striving, or “struggling in opposition” as defined by Merriam Webster, it’s a clue that we’ve lost our way. Striving is a sure sign that we’ve replaced God as master and put ourselves on the throne… Faith and striving cannot coexist. One negates the other.” Ginny L. Yttrup“It's just too hard! No one on the committee volunteers for anything.” Tears dripped down my cheeks as I tried to justify why I couldn't see my commitment through. “Why is it so hard?”
It took months to right this wrong and turn around my frustration because I was raised to follow-through on my commitments. But, I did get some relief when I began praying, asking for help on the committee. God quietly gave me the suggestion to be patient (not a surprise) and wait when I ask for a volunteer. Sometimes it takes a minute or two for people to think about something before they volunteer.
Are you frustrated by the weight of being over-committed? Did you take on a commitment in response to the pride of being asked or a desire to belong? What will you do today to relieve the frustration; or do next time to better balance your scheduled commitments?
Note: Ginny L. Yttrup (unknown- ), American novelist and winner of the Christy award for her first novel in 2012. She writes contemporary women’s fiction, coaches writers, critiques manuscripts, and designs websites for authors.
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