…We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 2:4)

Today’s Word

Over the past few years, however, discerning people have begun to ask, "What went wrong?- We are overloaded with expectations. So why do we overload? First, we are usually unaware of our overload until it's too late. Second, some people are too conscientious. Third, others get overloaded because their bosses are driven people who overload their employees. Generally people don't intend to go down the path to overload; they just think that "one more thing won't hurt." But if they are at or near overload, it will hurt.

Before God and man you can only do your best, trying to please everyone is impossible, and will result in failure to please anyone (especially yourself). Life isn’t supposed to be a dull, we work every day feeling stressed and worried about work, money, pleasing everyone, At night eating dinner, watching television, surfing the net … waiting for it to be time to go to bed, and get up, and repeat it all over again. Life should be an adventure, a journey, a leap into the unknown, a chance to grow, an opportunity to do something that makes a difference after you’ve gone.

We cannot be everything to everyone nor we can do everything, especially at the same time. The truth is everyone may not be happy with us 100% of the time but we must remain true to ourselves. If not the results will be that we be unhappy most of the time. Sometimes, you need to get clear about your own values and priorities: then you can figure out what you want to refocus your life around. We can achieve the change we need and want, begin becoming our best selves and live and enjoy life to the fullest, right now. Learning to say‘ No’ if that is how you really feel. Remember you can’t please everyone. Although you can’t please everyone, you can always please God.

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father I ask for Your divine guidance and direction so that I can live each day with purpose. Please restore to me the time lost, giving me new opportunities to win souls in Christ. Give me the grace to fulfill my task and cherish beautiful moments of my life. Give me this grace of passion today to work and give me opportunities to live into your vision for my life. In Jesus’ name Amen.