This Week's Goals

I know it's Monday night, but it's never too late to dream another dream, as C.S. Lewis said.  Anyone who knows me knows I love to plan, I love to make lists, and I am a clean freak of sorts.

Here's my goals/to do list for the week:

• Finish Editing the new listings for Etsy shop (Tuesday night)
• Go to tire shop on Hwy 25 to replace tires on Explorer
• Figure up budget for USC v. Florida game
• Plan meals for Jeremy's lunches/dinner
• Can
• Apple Butter
• Pear Butter
• Apple Sauce
• Strawberry Rhubarb
• Organize flea market merch by Friday morning
• Go to Jane's to repair coat
• Finish Nehemiah
• Find a new jar lifter on Craigslist
• Start Packing for Florida
• Photo shoot on Thursday with Kathi

As I look over my list for the week I remember that I must "do the next thing". I often struggle with having so much to do that I get overwhelmed and have a hard time completing tasks/following through. So in light of that, I decided to write down a list of every thing I want/need to get accomplished besides my daily running around, and am coordinating things around my morning routine.

God only requires of us to do today's work. Tomorrow's tasks will still be waiting there for us. Enjoy life. Spend time with your parents. Have lunch with your brother. Just do the next thing, and do it well.

Serve others as if you were serving God. Work for your boss, as if you were working for the Lord. Give each task required your full attention and do your best.

God doesn't expect perfection, none of us are perfect. But you must, try. 

With love and grace,

Jessa