Lessons Learned

I have returned after taking a much needed mental vacation.
I spent the past few weeks running in circles trying to find people who can help with very specific information, and while I was finally able to find someone, I still felt very frazzled. In the midst of it all, I attended my weekly bible study and learned a great lesson.
The topic of our study last week was on "today" and how we need to stop living in the past or hoping and worrying about the future, but instead focus on today. This was my wake up call! I have been so tired and frazzled because not only am I carrying today's burdens (in the form of paperwork), but I am worried about tomorrow's burdens (again, in the form of paperwork).
The weight of today's burdens are enough, but to add tomorrows burdens on top of that has proven to be too much.

Consider the following:
Matthew 6:27, 34
27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

That is the truth!
I realized something. I was so concerned with tomorrows burdens, that I couldn't focus my energy on what needs to be done today. This resulted in me becoming stagnant and unproductive. Talk about stress!
I decided to lay down tomorrows burdens and carry only what I need for the day, and let me tell you, my energy has returned and my mind has cleared. I can now function in all my daily tasks, and at the end of the day, I know that my burdens of the day are done. They are behind me and I can move forward.