April 5 – Proverbs 31:17
Proverbs 31:17 NIV
She sets about her work vigorously, her arms
are strong for her tasks.
As I’ve gotten less strong, I can really see the value
in this. It does help you in your work. Paul says
bodily exercise helps a little, and this must be where
that “little” is! This also seems to say, “Get in there
and do it and get it done.” I’ve wasted so much time
avoiding something, and when I actually tackled it,
it usually wasn’t near what I’d feared — both in
time and difficulty.
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I so often put things off that just take a little while to do, I’ve spent pounds of energy in my head over something that takes only a few ounces of energy to actually complete. I’ve been challenged lately to really examine the “why” behind that…good suggestion!
Me too, Shelly. Sometimes I try to think of the “adversives” and tackle those first. WHY don’t I want to get out and get the chores done first thing? Well…… I hate the bother of (this sounds so stupid, but it’s those stupid things that are actually the bugaboos) sitting down on the step and putting on shoes and tying them. So…. get slip-ons. And that helped. I try to pick the adversions apart until I figure it out. And break them down into something I can tackle. Or mind games. “If I were getting paid to figure out this problem (my adversion to or lack of committment in getting the thing done), could I? Do I have what it takes to solve this?” ” What if someone else came to me and asked me how to solve this, what would I advise her?” Obviously, I’ve needed lots of help in this area!
Today was the first day since Hillary came and re-organized my life that I almost didn’t make the bed. I have decided, though, that that pattern is done here. I WILL make my bed and I WILL NOT go back to total disorganization.
Strength is such a funny thing. The fact is, that strength in arms is one thing, but the belief that you are strong enough is a bigger thing, for me.
good point