Critical Mass
Once again papers are stacked in piles all over the house. They are close to critical mass stage and must be dealt with soon. Already not staying on top of things and keeping up with inputting receipts has cost us a bounced check and the possibility that our check to the IRS may not clear. This should not still be happening!
My therapists helped me set up a folder system. In a standing file the folders serve to prevent lost bills, receipts and any sort of pending paperwork. The system works great... when I use it faithfully. But just like my planner, I deviate when I'm in a hurry, tired, distracted, cognitively cocky or just plain lazy... that's a lot of deviation, folks!
The same thing happens with the classes I try to teach. Donna got me a great little folding file (purse size) in which I keep a section for each class, a card for each member of the class and an ongoing list of prayer requests and notes. Wonderful! Except I could not find it... not for Wednesday night, not for Thursday morning. But then during the Women of Grace meeting, I spotted it in the choir room. I must have left it there last week.
Clearly, I need to refocus. Easier said than done, at least for me. I notice, too, that when my life becomes more chaotic, I have not spent time alone with the Lord in prayer and in His Word as regularly as I should. There is an obvious connection.
On an upbeat side, I remembered to take tables to Cathy for her Avon party Saturday (local folks, don't forget to go). I also remembered to make a promised business call, and I found and finished the lost birthday cards and gifts (some from as far back as January!)... all of which are big steps. Also, Richard and I investigated two possible sources of consolidating our credit card debt, and prayerfully decided against them both. What's the point if there is no savings in interest charges? Both places were pushing us to borrow more than we needed, asking us to imagine all we could do with the "extra" cash. I'm pleased we were not even tempted to bite that apple!
So as I sit here surrounded by piles of papers, I praise God for a beautifully bright day and the promise of His help tomorrow when I will tackle this mess.
My therapists helped me set up a folder system. In a standing file the folders serve to prevent lost bills, receipts and any sort of pending paperwork. The system works great... when I use it faithfully. But just like my planner, I deviate when I'm in a hurry, tired, distracted, cognitively cocky or just plain lazy... that's a lot of deviation, folks!
The same thing happens with the classes I try to teach. Donna got me a great little folding file (purse size) in which I keep a section for each class, a card for each member of the class and an ongoing list of prayer requests and notes. Wonderful! Except I could not find it... not for Wednesday night, not for Thursday morning. But then during the Women of Grace meeting, I spotted it in the choir room. I must have left it there last week.
Clearly, I need to refocus. Easier said than done, at least for me. I notice, too, that when my life becomes more chaotic, I have not spent time alone with the Lord in prayer and in His Word as regularly as I should. There is an obvious connection.
On an upbeat side, I remembered to take tables to Cathy for her Avon party Saturday (local folks, don't forget to go). I also remembered to make a promised business call, and I found and finished the lost birthday cards and gifts (some from as far back as January!)... all of which are big steps. Also, Richard and I investigated two possible sources of consolidating our credit card debt, and prayerfully decided against them both. What's the point if there is no savings in interest charges? Both places were pushing us to borrow more than we needed, asking us to imagine all we could do with the "extra" cash. I'm pleased we were not even tempted to bite that apple!
So as I sit here surrounded by piles of papers, I praise God for a beautifully bright day and the promise of His help tomorrow when I will tackle this mess.
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