The Worst Question To Ask

What do I need to do today?

This is really the worst question to ask. It’s not a bad question, it’s the worst question.

The premise of the question assumes that I, alone, am responsible.

Am I responsible?

Yes & No.

YES- I must take care of my life. I must attend to it, care for it, and nurture it.

NO- I am not responsible for my life. Ultimately, I don’t keep my heart beating, make my brain do its thing, or control the external elements that could harm me (accidents, injuries, nature).

But, that question, what do I need to do today, puts the weight of responsibility back on me.

It perpetuates phrases inside of me like—I must keep everything together, I can’t mess up, I don’t have enough time, what’s wrong with me. And inevitably what follows me like a barking dog all day is—anxiety. It chomps at my ankles. Unrelenting.

If I start my day with that question, I am off to a very bad start. I am taking steps towards a life of unbearable burdens and heavy expectations.

Instead, listen to the question God asks you—What is your heart holding today?

So, my dear, I will leave you with that. What is your heart holding today?

What concerns, worries, or longings wiggle around restlessly in the canyon of your soul?

Let this question open you into a life of prayer, surrender, faith, and hope.

Stay Awake to Love.