“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash
I don’t know about you, but no one needs to tell me to make things complicated.
No one is tapping me on the shoulder and saying, Whatever you do today, Emily make sure it’s harder than it has to be, okay?
No one has to tell me that because I do that all on my own. I am a professional at making things complicated and trying to do them all at once.
Instead, what I need to be reminded of is to keep things simple, to stay in this day, and to simply do the next right thing now.
If you need that reminder too, listen in.
Links + Resources From This Episode:
- Episode 35: Be Kind with Candace Cameron Bure
- Psalm 118:24
- Get One Last Thing every Saturday in your inbox
- Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
Sharon A says
May 8, 2018 at 12:48 PMYou are a welcome friend on my Tuesday mornings. It has taken a bit to make this part of my routine; but I wake up excited it is Tuesday. Thank you.
emily p freeman says
May 8, 2018 at 12:49 PMLove it!
Tamara says
May 8, 2018 at 12:58 PMWhat a wonderful episode. I resonate with the tension you describe of not being completely honest with myself about the reality of my work/home life, and found this episode especially helpful. Thank you!
Jennifer Shipman says
May 8, 2018 at 1:07 PMEmily, your work blesses me so much. Today’s podcast was beautiful – you are easily my very favorite podcast – and I felt like you were speaking right out of my own head! I currently work outside the home about 26 hours a week, but I have been blogging for a few months and am trying out a few other things so that I can work from home. I already struggle with “I have a job” at home – and do worry about what it will be like if and when I can be fully at home! Boundaries will be a struggle for me, and I, too, have the mindset of “stay-at-home-mom”, even though I know I need to shift to “I have a job”. So thank you for putting my soul into words, as you always do so beautifully.
Janice says
May 9, 2018 at 11:08 PMI so needed this today, thank you for putting into words what I have been struggling with! And your precious prayer, thank you and God bless….
Brittany Urbanich says
May 11, 2018 at 7:15 PMThank you for sharing your amazing gift with the world. I so look forward to hearing your sweet voice on Tuesdays. This particular episode really spoke to me. I am a pro at those imaginary conversations and imagining what people might think about me. It’s a comfort to know that I’m not alone.
spilledmilkandsunsets says
May 13, 2018 at 9:27 PMThanks Emily. This one was so helpful I sent it to my husband. This year we’ve added an interstate move, a child with special needs, homeschooling (not something I ever anticipated), two new jobs, and sick parents. Plus I’m hardly doing my life giving act of writing. And I blame myself for not being able to do it all when I need to give it to the burden barer. Love your work X Nikki
Elaine K says
May 16, 2018 at 5:23 PMHave you been “reading my mail”? I could identify with so much of this podcast. Thank you for the simple reminders that I can’t do it all and the guidelines on how to choose the next right thing. We’ve just moved; my husband’s health is changing…and I need more soul feeding. This is helping. Thank you!
Tracy P Barton Niles says
May 29, 2018 at 6:49 PMYour name is written on my calendar for every Tues. I am always trying to create space for my “soul to breath”. Today…although I am a couple of weeks behind…today this podcast was right on time. As always…God’s time. Not mine.
thank you for what you do. It makes a difference.
Dawn says
May 30, 2018 at 1:27 PMThank you! This was a much needed word to hear today! I like how you give a practical, simple solution in the midst of being overwhelmed. Be blessed.