Giving and Receiving Daily Grace

Frequently, I set goals to accomplish so many things. The principle of writing down your daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and life goals, along with setting timers to hold yourself accountable has helped me greatly.  However, in the midst of the balance to be still, spend time with the Lord, be a good wife, mother, friend, be fruitful in ministry, etc., many of my desired goals are often postponed or remain undone for longer than I prefer.  Sometimes, just the daily requirements of life (routine necessary chores, our work schedules, etc.) take more time than we expect, not to mention the various unexpected interruptions to “our plan” as well as major trials and adversities that we all experience  (we all battle a “thorn in the flesh” so to speak).  On those days, it’s good to remember what the Lord requires of us, which is “to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.”  There are also times that the Lord may be saying to us, “Be still (cease from striving), come unto Me, and I will give you rest for your weariness.”  Sometimes, as well, the Lord may be gently reminding us to choose the “better” thing as Mary did. Calling on the “grace that is more than sufficient” for today.