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A conversation and a few emails was all it took to convince me many were going through difficulties. Life has become full of stresses, situations trying our strength and abilities to cope on a daily basis.

As I listen I hear about fragmented relationships, financial woes, unemployment, sick children, work overload, and physical exhaustion. Thankfully not from the same person or that truly would be more than any one person could bear.

I hear her say, “I just can’t take anymore. I feel like I am at the edge sometimes.”

It seems life has become a series of stresses compounded upon one another. I hear myself saying to her, “Life is just one hurdle after another.”

And just like that thoughts begin to click ….

Hurdles, as defined in an old English dictionary, is “one of a number of light barriers over which runners leap in certain events; an obstacle to be overcome.” {{And yes, if you read my post yesterday, I do think God has me thinking about overcoming this week šŸ™‚ }}.

But notice – it is “one of a number of light barriers”. It is “an obstacle to overcome.” Do you see it? It is a singular barrier or obstacle.

Our problem seems to come when we make it plural. When we’re jumping through multiple hoops, juggling several balls, or jumping over all the hurdles. Here’s what it comes down to ….

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We need to remind ourselves to take care of one thing at a time. Take care of today.

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:34, NLT)

 

** Meme was created by Lisa Coleman.

Today I am joining with … Tell His Story and Wedded Wednesday and Works For Me and Coffee & Conversation and Winsome Wed. and Three Word Wed. and Woman to Woman Wed. .