Line Upon Line

 


Line Upon Line

You know those days that seem to have the to-do list building much more rapidly than we are able to cross things off?
The last two days have been like that for me.
I am having to sometimes leave the 99 for the 1 and when I get back the 99 have multiplied into the 900!
I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with that this morning and recognized the frenzy I can get myself into that is actually very unproductive.
I said a quick prayer and read my scriptures first.
The answer didn't come directly from my reading today, but as I was finishing, the doctrinal phrase "line upon line" came to mind.
If it works for Jesus, maybe it could work for me!
Make a list.
Prioritize and do the best you can.
So I made my list of the 10 most urgent items.
And I got started.
Part way through I needed a quick break and decided to write this thought while it was on my mind.
Leave the overwhelm.
Focus on what matters most.
And do one thing at a time.
Line upon line.
Like Jesus.

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