Today’s post is about this Christian journey, but it applies to other areas. Surrendering daily to God’s word ensures change—the key is saying yes even when you don’t feel like doing what is needed. You can call it obedience. God’s word does apply to all areas of my life.

You must move toward your goal. I have found myself in this place recently. It is much clearer when I become consistent for a certain period. Then, all of a sudden, I will feel like I don’t want to move. I don’t want anything else to do. I do understand myself to the point that, as a single parent, I was always having to do something. If it wasn’t the job, it was the kids. if it wasn’t the kids, it was the apartment. If it wasn’t the dishes, it was the laundry. At one point, when the kids decided they wanted pets, caring for them when I didn’t feel like it and neither was it my responsibility, I had to. Okay, I admit this feeling could be residue. There were times when I just wanted to sleep a little longer. Alright, maybe another eight hours.

I do want to state this. I know that diabetes and aging affect my energy level these days. However, I can tell when it is physical. When this feeling is in my mind, I go back and forth. “I need to get up.” “I’ll give myself just a few more minutes.” “I need to get up.” ‘Okay, thirty more minutes.” Next thing you know, an hour or more has passed.

How do I combat this? Well, I decided a while ago not to beat myself up. I clearly remember considering how I feel at that moment. This way, the next time it happens, I am more inclined to choose to get up and get moving. I do not like the conflict in my mind or having to deal with it. The other part is what is more important that I want to accomplish. Lying here or accomplishing my goals is the real dilemma.

Self-awareness is a key point also. The more I understand how I function, the better able I am to change the way I function. I have realized major changes in my life over the last couple of years. One day at a time. I started by committing to one thing and as I accomplished consistency, I added another. This consistency allowed me to define the details of how it worked best for me.

Adding the experiences with my grandkids, although very enjoyable, their energy seems limitless. When babysitting, they are forever hungry, and their attention span is five minutes. Takes me back to my early parenting days. Okay, I have to say they do get me up and moving even when I don’t feel like it. They are a source of inspiration. I am an optimist and look to the bright side of whatever challenge I am experiencing.

This was on my mind this morning, and I thought I’d share with you. I am still working on reading an hour a day outside of my fellow writers’ blogs and God’s word. I have to make the time. One more thing to add, one day at a time.

Be blessed and encouraged.