Some days are more difficult than others

I was sitting here and thinking about the week I have had. For me, Sundays are a day to reflect on my entire week. I look at my wins, losses, and where things stayed the same. I do reflect often throughout the week. But Sundays are different. I really take time to see how I am doing.

When I review the week, I am not necessarily looking for failures, but instead I am looking for ways to improve. This will include my work life and home life. Let me take a little time to explain my thought processes.

When I am at work, there are many things that should be done and could be done by those who are above me. This is difficult for me to let go of. In the beginning, I tried so often to make changes that would benefit not only the company but also the customers. Also, to make the environment for my coworkers an enjoyable one. That took so much of my energy, and I let it create stress in my life that wasn't mine.

So now I review my week to make sure I am doing my best to align with my job description. Now, this is not being mean or rebellious; it is me releasing those issues to those in charge. I now focus on ensuring customers are taken care of. Also, my coworkers enjoy their jobs. By doing this, I can encourage them in their lives and be an example.

When it comes to my home life, I look at first how my spiritual life has been. Was I seeking the Lord throughout the week? Was I making time for growth? How have I been stewarding my time? Was my focus where it needed to be, or was I allowing distractions?

I look once again for where I feel short, not to discourage myself or to focus on failures, but for where I can make improvements. Each week, I know I am getting stronger and more disciplined in my priorities because I take time to reflect.

This is my encouragement to you: that you take this time to evaluate your week or even your day. This is not for you to tell yourself you are a failure, but it is an opportunity for you to see where you can improve. These improvements do not have to be leaps and bounds, but small steps. You will see the greatest areas of growth when you pause and seek the Lord and look at yourself. Do not criticize yourself, but instead ask yourself, "What can I adjust to do better next week?"

So, until next time, may the Lord our God be with you and give you peace and discernment in your life.

Jesus loves you, and so do I

Maria