My Stop Doing List

One of the most frustrating things I deal with in my life is having a to-do list that is too long. I enjoy working hard and being productive, but the tyranny of the urgent can make me feel like the gerbil on the running wheel, peddling fast but am I getting anywhere?  The Bible encourages us to be good stewards of our time.  In Psalm 90 and verse 12 we read, "So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  God wants us to number our days, to make the most of them for His glory and our blessing.  And in numbering our days, making them count, we will increase in wisdom.
I would like to encourage you to consider making the most of each day by not just having a To-Do list, but also a "Stop Doing" list.  Look at each of the items on your To-Do list and ask yourself, "Is this something that I really need to be doing?  If I take the time to do this, am I keeping myself from doing something more significant/important?"  If the first answer is no, and the second answer is yes, then move that item from your "To-Do" list to your "Stop Doing" list.
You may be surprised, like I was, at how freeing this is.  It takes some of the pressure off, and allows me to focus on the things that matter most.  So start moving some things to your Stop-Doing list and free up some time for God, your spouse, and your family.
Blessings,
Dr. Paul