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Call You to a Higher Standard

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You will work through it. You always do. While others may not change, I call you to a higher standard. Concentrate on doing what you need to do and I’ll take care of the rest. You don’t have to worry about fixing things; I’ll take care of that. It’s not up to you this time. I will show you the way you shall walk. Indeed, the future is good and full of greatness! A thing to behold, really, and it is near at hand. Take hold of joy and wonder by keeping your eyes open for it.

#expectgoodthings; #calledtohigherstandards; #notyourstofix; #trustinGod

Eyes on the Mast

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I am guiding the boat. You’ve been a good captain, steering the ship thus far. Your boat is sea-worthy and will not sink because I have built it. Keep your eyes on the Mast, – looking forward, – and on the Master who guides you. I will bless your journey. I see your coming and your going, watching as you navigate both calm waters and stormy seas. The troubles will pass; just keep steering. I am all you will need to stay afloat.

#calmduringthestorm; #Godwillhelp; #justkeepsteering; #youcandoit

Give Me Your Lists

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There are many distractions tugging at you for your time and attention. Practice slowing and choosing one thing at a time to focus on. I can help you organize what to prioritize. Give Me all of your lists and the weight of your worry. I am here, always trying to make it more manageable for you. Problems arise when you look at the mounds and forget I am here, steadily taking care of the stacks, one by one. Look to Me for guidance and lean on Me for security. Peace is available when you remember I am in your midst and will never allow things to be too much to handle. Trust Me: we can get through anything together.

#onethingatatime; #Godhelps; #peaceisavailable; #nomoreanxiety

Slow and Steady

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Even on days when you are energized, still try to do just one thing at a time. Multi-tasking may trip you up, lending itself to frenetic behavior and added, undue anxiety. Slow and steady. Use that energy to focus on listening and pausing for clarity from Me. Let Me guide your steps today.

#easydoesit; #slowandsteady; #pushthepausebutton; #GuidedbyGod

Time With Me Isn’t Wasted

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You’re not wasting time when you spend it with Me. I help you get into gear and focus. I calm you down whenever you push the pause button and remember to join Me in trust for My design of your day. Yes, I want you to give your all, but I don’t want that to be driven by anxiety or crazy-making. Come to Me first with all your imagined plans and to-do lists, and let’s sort them out together. I am with you and enjoy spending the whole day together, really.

#timewithGod; #slowdown; #nomoreanxiety; #pushthepausebutton

Goodness Can Always Be Found

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Life is full of choices. Loving others is a good choice. Making time to be creative is also a good choice. My Spirit can be found in both places. I appreciate your giving heart. There will be time enough for everything, so seek peace and follow after it. Stay with Me and see how I make each day anew. Goodness can always be found, and you can choose to focus on it.

#makegoodchoices; #GoodnessAbounds; #Timeenoughforeverything

Your Life is Not a Performance

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Your Life doesn’t have to be a “performance”. Share your truths, your knowledge, and your authentic self and you won’t need to worry about what impression you are making. I’ll take care of that part. Your words and approach have impact and meaning by My design. Therefore, your efforts reach much farther than you can see. Trust Me to handle the outcomes while you concentrate on being you. That is always enough.

#youareenough; #letGoandletGod; #trustGod; #youhavesomethingtosay

Motivation

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Just do it: get out there today. Immerse yourself fully in whatever task or interaction I place before you. Work on being fully present and attentive, not distracted by “what’s supposed to happen next”. Motivation can be that simple. Be here now, for I am with you in this place.

#motivation; #mindfulness; #bepresent; #getgoing

Worries That Trip You Up

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Your feet are catching on senseless worries that trip you up. Stop stumbling by recognizing that pride and ego are difficult forces to be reckoned with. I can help you with that. It may require you choosing to allow Me to be in charge. When you take a haphazard path full of insecurities and questions about your value, worth, and capabilities, the risks of tripping, falling, and injury are greater. Worrying about one thing after another, or trying to control outcomes over which you are powerless, will only cause additional hurt and frustration. Step back, allowing Me to help you face the unknown and unfamiliar. You can proceed with trust in My plan and My purpose for your life, helping you get around or move those obstacles. I can help stabilize you, – just turn to Me and ask.

#youareworthy; #youarecapable; #askforGodshelp; #letgoandletGod

When It Feels Like Too Much

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There are so many pressures in this world vying for your attention. Phone calls, texts, emails to answer; invitations to respond to; plans to be made. When it all feels like too much, I know. Turn to Me for help making space in your head, and to find true quieting. Hear Me saying “What is necessary will be accomplished. What is not can wait. I will help. Hand your list over to Me”. Stay close behind Me, following in My footsteps as I help you focus. Cling to Me, and trust how I am rolling things out. By the end of the day, all will be well.

#Godhelps; #trustinGod; #becalmandcarryon; #onethingatatime