remain undone

Catching up with an old friend

March 8th, 2009

I’ve been quite stressed with work lately. I’m on a campaign to talk with all of the older men in my life. I know they can impart much wisdom in terms of dealing with stress.

The biggest things that have come out of these conversations is the need to live each day in God’s power and also needing to understand his sovereignty and plan. When you understand the big picture the little picture isn’t so stressful. It makes a lot of sense, but the application of that takes a pretty intentional, un-distracted focus on God. That part of it…I’m not always so good at.

Physical exercise is another way to deal with the stresses. This one I’m also not doing well with. I’m just getting fatter (minus the last week). I’m not actually accomplishing anything by “eating” my stresses away because the stress is still there. It seems obvious, but it’s not always easy.

Turning off or clocking out at a specific time was also a recommendation. I do believe this is good, and for me this comes down to priorities in life. If my priorities are God, family, then work; then when I let work overtake my life – I’m not living according to my priorities.

My conclusion is that focus on God and keeping my priorities straight are what are going to keep me on “the straight and narrow.”

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