Doing the I don't Want to Things

If you are at all like me there are always things that you don't want to do. There are things that bring us fear of the outcome or worry or stress. We put them off because we just don't want to deal with them. 

Just about every month there is that little thing - like balancing the checkbook or maybe it's a big thing like confronting a friend you are at odds with. Whatever it may be it hangs over your head just weighing you down. Permeating your days with fear and your nights with sleeplessness. 

I have found the only answer is to just face it head on. Deal with it as soon as possible and get it over with. Usually the fear is replaced by instant relief. Trusting God to manage it and just dealing with it. Of course as usual it all boils down to control. We can't control the outcomes so we worry and stress instead of just dealing with it. 

So as we get close to Thanksgiving just face the challenges first and be thankful for the God who gives you strength. Have the self-control to give Him control and the discipline to work for Him - even in the hard things. He has a plan and He will work it out if you let Him.