Trying too hard?

 

 

Somewhere in time, this week, I started a new job.  I have been excited about change and worried at the same time.  I want to do a good job and be a blessing wherever I go.  When I heard Amy Grant’s new song, I determined she must know me.  The main chorus says “Don’t Try so Hard.”

I try hard all the time and I always seek to do my best at everything I try.  Many times I frustrate myself when my best isn’t as good as I’d like it to be.  I try too hard.

I call it the Martha syndrome.  In the story of Martha, she is working hard preparing food. She is making sure her guest Jesus is comfortable. Her sister Mary is sitting at His feet waiting to be taught.  I always identify with Martha.  It always feels better to be doing, but doing is not always better. 

But Jesus stops her and says, “”Martha, Martha you are worried and troubled about many things.” Luke 10:41

I worry over things that don’t matter all the time.  I just need to be reminded once in a while to back off, calm down and just do my best.

Don’t try so hard

God Gives you grace and you can’t earn it.

Don’t think you’re not worth it.

Because you are.

I have decided to focus on a verse this week, to help me calm down. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” 

It has helped. When I start to worry and stress over my new responsibilities, I remind myself to calm down. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

 

 

 

Amy Grant - Don't Try So Hard ft. James Taylor (Official Lyric Video) from amy-grant on GodTube.