Eating Elephants

Let’s face it. We all feel overwhelmed every now and again. There seems to be so much to get done and so little time to do it all. There are times when your to-do list is so full you don’t even know where to start.

When it feels like you’re in over your head, just remember this little riddle: “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is: “One bite at a time.” The trick is that you just have to say a prayer and start somewhere. Anywhere. Complete a small task. Then move on to the next. Repeat. Before you know it—your whole job is finished. This works whether you are writing a complete novel, cleaning a whole house or involved in any number of projects that have to get done at once.

Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” The scripture goes on to promise us an unsurpassed peace for our hearts and minds. And that’s what we really need when we’re feeling overwhelmed, isn’t it?

Ready to eat your next elephant? Go!