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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Start (01/16/06)
Leafing through my new planner, I envision it with neatly written appointments, special events and “to do” lists. Since I thrive on change, each January is like a new beginning – a chance to do it differently, better. And with each new year, another book about time management or organization usually finds its way to my bookshelf. Yes, this will be the year I get my life organized.

The euphoria lasts about long enough to make a long list of things to be accomplished over the next couple of months. I’ll choose one or two small, quick projects to get me motivated; but the file pile gets taller, the spare closet into which I’ve tossed clutter to sort later spills out into the room, and my head aches from trying to design a workable spreadsheet to organize finances. About then, the lure of a good book or shopping trip with my sister overpowers my well-intentioned resolve.

But this year will be different. This year God will answer my prayer, and help me be a better steward of the time He’s given me, just as He has in the past. Looking back at the ways He’s taught me little by little how to manage better, rather than focusing on failure, keeps me encouraged and thankful. Sometimes it’s such a simple solution that I wonder how it escaped my notice; other times it’s a major aha! moment.

I don’t expect perfection because He never promised an instant miracle fix. In fact, my shortcomings remind me that I’m still a work in progress in need of my Heavenly Father’s teaching.

Now, Lord, what do You want me to learn this year? What’s that? I can’t take on something new to fill the time now that this other responsibility has ended? But then I won’t have a good excuse for not having time! Oh, I see…that’s the point.

Okay, I’m ready. Where shall we start?
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Jan Ackerson
01/25/06
Nice title, very readable and easy-going article.
Sharon Singley
01/25/06
this is nice reminder that what the Lord really wants is our time...thanks you.
Candice Kettell
01/26/06
Cute. People can relate right away to this story.
Karen O'Leary
01/28/06
I like it! Thank you for sharing this story with us.
Julianne Jones
01/28/06
An enjoyable read that conveys a great little message. Well done.
Phyllis Inniss 
01/28/06
So many of us can identify with this delightful little article. With God in our lives we need fear no lack of accomplishments.
Trudy Orzio
01/30/06
I know what you mean. I have overflowing closets too. The ending paragraph was a little fuzzy. Did you mean to say that the Lord told you you can't take on anything new until the responsibilities He has given you are accomplished?
That is helpful because I always am getting more to do on my plate and then find I don't have enough energy and time to do the other things I was suppose to do.
If I do what I am suppose to do then the other things would be easier to do also. Trudy