Early in my recovery journey as I began to incorporate different practices into my life I came up against my life long struggle of fear that I would not get done what needed to get done. Whether it was the tasks for the day or things to be taken care of down the line, I was driven by this fear of not accomplishing what needed to be accomplished. As I was learning to turn all things in my life over to God, I thought maybe I could turn it over as well. I was functioning out of fear because I was relying upon only my own resources and focusing on only my plans for things. It changed with a simple prayer each morning in my letter to God as I began our date. “God, may I accomplish what you want me to accomplish today . . . grant me the power and the courage to carry it out.” It has allowed me to acknowledge a few things. First of all, I am not left to my own devices to make sure things get done. The people I need assistance from show up in my day. I may find myself nudged from a quiet space within to ask for help even when I am reluctant. Secondly, I am surrendering my plan (not always easy which is why it is a practice) for what “should” get done to what God has in store for my day. Not to mention the added benefit of being more present in my life because I am not focused on the next thing that has to get done. Living from this place I came across people or other resources where I learned how to better manage my time and energy. I became more mindful of what I commit myself to. I found my voice which allowed me to say no with kindness. I was willing to make mistakes because not meeting a deadline or another person’s expectations wasn’t going to undo who I am. I recognize God sees me as already being someone who lives from a space of accomplishment. Getting things done is not part of my life because then I can prove I have a right to take up space on this planet. I am working in relationship with My Creator to live the life in which I can be my best self and what gets done today is what got done today, no more, no less. My doing is an extension of my being when I operate from a place of accomplishment.
Be From Accomplishment!
on March 16, 2017My prayer for us is the courage to see ourselves through the eyes of accomplishment as God sees us and let go of the to-do list running unchecked in our heads.
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