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“My purpose is to give them a rich…satisfying life.” Jn 10:10 NLT

Jesus wants you to enjoy a “rich…satisfying life,” without getting bogged down by things that don’t add value or meaning to it. Life coach Robyn Coffman says, “Clutter isn’t only what you can see; it’s what you can’t see. It perpetuates your overloaded schedule, endless commitments, and overwhelming fears. A cluttered mind means over-thinking, over-reacting, over-analyzing, over-worrying, and over-committing.” So:

De-clutter your mind by giving yourself permission to have a not-to-do list: Not to feel guilty for saying no to something that may be good, but not necessarily right for you. Not to worry about how well-adjusted you will be when you transfer to that new school. Not to hang something new in your closet without giving something away. Not to feel over-responsible for everybody else’s well-being. Not to answer the phone or respond to text messages after a certain time each night. Not to say yes just because you’ve been invited to that “cool” party. Not to schedule busy activities on Sundays and family days. Not to buy something just because it’s 70% off. Not to think you have to make a meal requiring more than three ingredients, do your laundry, clean your room, do volunteer work, and spend quality time with your family all on the same day. Not to ruminate over your own, or other people’s mistakes. Not to compare yourself with those magazine and TV ad models. The more you give yourself permission not to do, the more you free yourself to live a centered, abundant life. And God will help you to live this way. Listen: “He gives power to the weak…those who trust in the Lord will find new strength” (Isa 40:29-31 NLT). Make spending time with God each day a priority and everything else will fall into place.

SoulFood: Eph 5:21-33, Ps 45, Prov 5:15-19

Link: http://theedgeradio.net/wordforyoutoday/have-a-not-to-do-list/