Tuesday, December 11, 2012

How To Get it All Done

Cooking, baking, shopping, wrapping, cleaning, driving kids in every direction...no way could I make prayer group yesterday. I was behind before the day even started. Then I thought for a moment, if I am this busy that I feel so overwhelmed, then I am just too busy. So, I decided in favor of fellowship and gathered around the familiar table with my prayer partners to talk and pray, for our husbands and our children and our country and the people who asked us to pray for them. Just like we do every week. I looked at my friends and knew they were my friends. And I ended up getting everything done after all, because God multiplies our time when we give it to Him in the first place.
Posted by Annmarie Pipa at 9:13 AM

70 comments:

  1. Spot on. Thanks for your prayers! Our country certainly needs them.

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  2. This is SO true! I've experienced this myself, so why do I ever skip spending time with the Lord when I need it the most? Doesn't make sense.
    Mary Alice

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  3. Amen! You are so right-It was a good day after all-xo Diana

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  4. good word this morning, thank you!

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  5. You are absolutely correct and thanks for reminding us!

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  6. Hi Annmarie,
    Yes!! When we give God our firsts always, He returns to us multiple blessings, peace, joy and extended time. :)

    Thanks for the wonderful reminder.
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  7. I love this post! What a good reminder.

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  9. A good way to keep things in perspective and keep yourself grounded. Every thing else will get done or not…….. oh well…. Laura

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  10. Because Jesus IS the reason for the season! Great post!

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  11. Thank you for this. It made me stop and think about Christmas. The wonder of a small baby, born in such adverse circumstances, come to bring Peace and Goodwill to us all.
    (The last time I said something like this on my blog, you wouldn't believe how may "anti Christ" comments I got. Note, I didn't publish them.)

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  12. I completely agree...he gives us what we need-we just have to look for it! ;-)

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  13. You have no idea how much I needed to read this. Thanks. :)

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  14. I should follow this example for I know the power of prayer and know of the wonders of God.

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  15. A wise choice. My grandmother always used to say, "If you have so many things to do that you don't know which one to do first, don't do any of them." Sometimes, we just have to get back to a place of inner calm, and then everything else falls into place.

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  16. That is such a great statement:God multiplies our time when we give it to Him in the first place. So true.

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  17. Works every time, doesn't it? Put Him first and He will always help us find a way to get the other things done.

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  18. So, so, so true. He never gives us more than we can handle and He makes sure everything that needs to be done, gets done. Everything always falls into place =)

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  19. I completely agree! Not sure how it works, but it is amazing!

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  26. great truth there in the end...when we have our priority right...everything else falls into place..

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  27. This is just what I needed to hear today. You've got it just right.

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  28. Always Him first, then I'm surprised by how much I can accomplish. On another note, I've learned to "Just say no" to the other stuff. Picking and choosing between the good, better and best.

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  29. Beautiful, and so true! When we put Him first, everything falls into place.

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  31. I knew the end before I even got to it, because I've seen/experienced it a bazillion times. :) A+ post!

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  33. I love that you reminded me of this very important thing. I always do better when I take some time to be quiet, to think, and to pray. Even when very busy (and aren't we all?) it makes my day flow more smoothly.

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  36. He truly does. You are amazing!

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  37. This is so true. There are so many days (like today) that I wonder how in the world everything got done. It's so bad that there are days I don't even remember "actually doing the task at hand." Thank you for the swift reminder to keep God the focus and it will all work out.

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  38. Thank you for this! I was debating this morning between errands or temple and then I read your post. I just got home and it was the right choice.

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  39. It sounds like you made the right choice, and still managed to get everything done.

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  41. You are so right! Thank you for the reminder - I needed it on this overwhelming day. Reia

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  42. Hi dear, really great post, I enjoy reading! kisses chris

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  44. Yes, He does.....and I needed that reminder today. Thanks!

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  45. So true...give Him the first fruits of our time and He is sure to multiply it! Great reminder! Many blessings this season! Shana

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  49. Thanks for stopping by today. Following back. :-)

    Julia @ Mom on the Run x2

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  50. It is so true...great post. You do give me a lift when needed. Thanks!

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  51. Hi Annmarie, thank you for sharing. God bless you and all at home.

    Have a lovely week ahead, regards.

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  52. Great reminder and such wise words.

    Blessings,
    Meredith

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  53. How true! You are so right!

    Happy Wednesday, Annmarie!

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  54. Hi Annemarie, I really love your blog and have nominated it for an award over at my place http://svenja-happybluebird.blogspot.de/2012/12/award.html

    Love,
    Svenja
    xx

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  55. Love this! How true; when we are overwhelmed, only God and our thankfulness can restore us!
    Blessings and joyful holidays!
    Denise

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  56. Oh I know. I was thinking I was doing really good since I shopped early. Then I had to get the packages ready for the in-laws and was immediately overwhelmed.

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  57. Great great post. Glad you got everything done!

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  62. Isn't that the truth? The same has been happening in my life, and I am beginning to believe that I might actually get things done.

    But first things first, right?

    =)

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  63. begin the day face down on the floor...and let Him make your plans

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  64. AMEN! Thanks for the reminder!

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  65. A second AMEN and thanking you for the reminder.

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  67. Inspiring post today...thank you.

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  68. It certainly is a hectic time of year....I think we are so busy trying to get everything sorted we are often too busy to remember what the season is all about!!

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  69. So very, very true! Happy New Year to you!

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  70. Hi I found you through the blog hop. Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance. Have a great week.

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