Making Waves

Sometimes I can’t help but think about everything I need to take care of each day. It feels like there’s always   something  that needs to be done.   Something   that’s coming up.   Something   that requires my energy and attention. And   something  that will consume my time. The to-do lists will grow on and on, and when I think I’m done tackling my lists, there’s always something else.   So, God, I need you to teach me to be still.    Teach me to be still when life feels overwhelming. Show me how to take things on one thing at a time when I’m feeling worked up about handling an important task, responding to a pile of emails waiting in my inbox, managing my budget, and trying to get back to loved ones who are always calling or texting.    Teach me to be still when I can’t find the answers. Show me how to pause and ask for help when I need it instead of stressing out trying to figure out everything on my own. I know that if I can’t find the answers I need to certain things, there are ot