Undone

If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.

O Lord, I have so much to do

But not the energy to do it all.

My appetite for productivity

Is greater than my appetite for you.

I treasure

Moving forward,

Making progress,

Having something to show

For the hours I lived.

I desire

To be known,

To be seen,

To be thanked,

To be affirmed.

My flesh rages

Against communion with you.

My mind wrestles

To be at peace.

My fingers tighten

Rather than let go.

I admit—

Being still

Is harder

Than being productive.

Being quiet

Is harder

Than speaking up.

Being prayerful

Is harder

Than making plans.

Forgive me

For loving my lists

More than I love you.

I confess

My short-sighted desires,

And I request

An eternal-minded heart.

There will always be more to do

And not enough energy to get it done.

Help me to choose you

And learn how to leave loose ends

Undone.^a

Word before World You only have a limited amount of time and energy each day. Ask the Lord to show you what his priorities are, and learn to leave what cannot be completed, undone.

Grow in Grace Do you take pride in placing a checkmark next to the items on your task list? Confess your desire to be able to do all things in your own strength, and surrender your time and energy to the Lord.