One Day at a Time
As the days keep moving on in this New Year, and I work on my next book, scheduled to come out later this year, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when things go wrong or there are too many interruptions. Sometimes other issues pop up that need my attention, and it temporarily slows my writing schedule down. If you’re wondering how I deal with it and still manage to get everything done, it’s fairly simple—I take one day at a time. Sometimes, it’s one hour at a time, or even one minute at a time. We aren’t promised tomorrow, but it’s what we do today that counts.
In Matthew 6:34 (KJV), it says, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”
How do you deal with the challenges of life? Have you learned to take one day at a time, or do you worry about tomorrow and wonder how you’ll get everything done?
I myself worry about everything going on. I do not take the time to do or try new things a lot because I worry I’m not going to like it or if I do like it what if it doesn’t fit into our families budget. I’m one of those that give all to my family and I’ll figure out me in the end. Does that just come with being a mother? I feel like I’ve lost who I am …
I have learned the gift of “letting go.” As an example, I am a novice at crocheting. My oldest daughter asked me to make her an afghan in a moderately complex stitch. While I thought I prepared by getting enough yarn, it didn’t occur to me that this stitch was going to be a “yarn eater” and use up my yarn far faster than I thought! So I needed more yarn. And then throw in dye lots! There was no way they were all going to match!! But…I let it go. I decided to do the best I could, with what I had, or what I ended up with. It was very freeing!
Thanks for reminding me of these words in Matthew. I’ve learned, as I’ve gotten older, that worry doesn’t achieve anything. I also know that tomorrow isn’t even guaranteed, so what I’m concerned about may never come!
God bless!
I have learned the Lord already holds my future and there is no sense in worrying about what He is already in control of. He will take control of me!
Worry gets you no where. Prayer is constant. I pray for God’s guidance and that I remain faithful and know he has a plan for me.
I tend to worry about today and further on. Trying to give it to God
For twelve years I was a stay at home mom. I’ve been working outside the home for 6 years and a year ago, I went from a seasonal part time job to a part time job at a hospital working full time hours. My family is so used to me working and still managing to get nearly everything accomplished at home, but since necessity has moved me to working 80 hrs every two weeks, it’s simply not happening. I’m learning to ask for help, but don’t always receive it. My house feels atrocious, but I’m learning that I can only do what I can when I can do it. It doesn’t mean that the overwhelming mess doesn’t still stress me out when I come home, but until others are willing to do tasks as simple as picking up after themselves, I’m trying to let go a little bit until I’m able to accomplish more.
I try to take one day at a time. I try to stay organized with tasks and errands by planning to accomplish things on particular days, but I let it go if I can’t get everything done that I had hoped to. Tomorrow is another day and I have learned to give myself some grace. I look to find satisfaction in what I do accomplish and that gives me contentment.
I try to take it one day at a time but at times still struggle with that. So I continue to pray and give it to GOD.
That is exactly what I try to do is to take one day at a time. Otherwise it becomes too overwhelming.
It is very hard sometimes to take a day at a time. at least for me, when I have so much on my plates several days. I do worry how will I get everything accomplished. But when I breathe and ask God for help I feel less stressed and more relaxed.
I have to say I always worry about things and how I will get things done but then I have to remind myself that it will work out and I need to take things day by day. I’ve been learning to do that a lot lately since my father’s stroke and even though he’s living with my brother I’m in charge of his medical and getting him to his appointments.
It is through my experiences and growing in the lord to lean into Him more during time times like this. Not that I sit idle and do nothing, but take it one day at a time and knowing God has already made the path for me.
I try taking one day at a time but sometimes I fail. Especially when things are so hard. Thanks for sharing your journal story with us.
what a beautiful verse. I just love all of your books and am always waiting for the next one to come out. Stay safe and happy and healthy this new year 💛
I still struggle with daily challenges in a negative way. I feel very alone and had become very suicidal.
I have a lot of problems with a man at work that just brings me to tears at least twice a week. I just keep reminding myself that I only have till Dec. 6, 2027 (my 65th) and I can retire.
I read your uplifting entries here and try to recall them when I’m feeling so down. I’m slowly learning to just take deep breaths, think of positive thoughts and know that “this too shall pass”.
But I wanted you to know how inspiring you are to me Miss Wanda. I love reading your journal entries, and your books carry that same message and wisdon over to every page in them.
I thank God for bringing us together, even if only online….although I do hope to meet you in person some day. Thank you for motivating me to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and to just let God take control.
Respectfully,
Lori Brees
I just totally enjoy reading all your books. Have for many years
I would love to win a copy of the Amish Millionaire, thank you.
Julie
I’m learning to take one day at a time. Us Englishers have such a fast paced life, I must keep reminding myself to slow down and take one day at a time. We can take lessons from our Amish friends, they have the right ideas on how to live simple and have faith in God, as He has a plan for us.
I find that singing helps me, preferably a chant or hymn or praise song.
I love your work. I know it’s difficult to lose your spouse and begin a new year. Sending prayers 🙏🏻
I too use the motto “One Day at a Time”.
I also tell my self “If He leads you to it, He will lead you through it.”
I am learning that dwelling and worrying does not make things better, facing and doing it is not as bad as you are worrying about usually.
Take care
Marj
When facing trials in my life I tend to want to try and fix everything. But recently I’ve had to learn to let go and LET GOD! Just breathe and don’t worry. It’s hard but we can’t fix anything that isn’t in our control!
Yes, one day at a time! That’s what I’ve always said. Now, being a widow, I have changed that to one minute at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time.
I have learned to take each day as it comes. I help a 96 year old lady and he has made me appreciate each and every day that the Lord has blessed us with. There is so much knowledge gained from our elders.
It’s difficult to let go of things that I’ve held onto so tightly. However, I have found that if I pray about it sincerely, it helps with the process. I try to pray with my hands open (not closed). I try to visualize giving my difficulty to God. Over time, with patience and consistency, I’ve been able to trust that God will take care of whatever the situation. It’s an ever continuing process.
God Bless!
Like you, I also try to follow Matthew 6:34. It’s not always easy and I’m not always successful…..but I try. I also pick up a book or work on a puzzle when I feel overwhelmed.
I Always try to take one day at a time and I Pray and ask The Lord to lead me and guide me in what ever way he has for me Have A Blessed Day Wanda!
I try to take things one day at a time, not to say I don’t worry or plan. I am very organized and I have found that it helps me stay focused on what is needed to be done.
I take things one day at a time now that I am retired. I have health issues that I am dealing with, so it is easier to just take it one day at a time.
I try not to worry about things. I do this by finishing the task at hand, then going down a list I make by importance.
I can totally relate to this. I often wonder how I will get through my hectic day and will stress and even loose sleep sometimes. Silly me, that accomplishes absolutely nothing except more unnecessary stress. I will usually surrender over to God and realize He has it all under control no matter what. I pray my way at the start of the day and ask for His comfort, peace, guidance, wisdom, strength. That day I worried about passes and I know with confidence how I made it.
At this stage in my life, I just have to let things go. I am not able to keep everything as clean as I used to, not able to cook like I used to, nor anything else. But, God is still with me and gives me the strength to do the things that have to be done. Praise His Holy Name!
I try to take one day at a time but it is a challenge. I forget to slow down and remember I can finish the project tomorrow, instead of rushing and doing it wrong. So I tell myself slow down and enjoy today because we just never know about tomorrow. So as the song says One Day At A Time. Blessing Wanda
I am not a worrier by nature but praying always helps. One of my SS teachers would say “If you are praying you aren’t worrying and if you are worrying you aren’t praying!”
I usually take one day at a time and lean on gods guidance. Although, as humans we do worry about tomorrow and things that need to be done. But, I find if I pray about it and give it to god, then I don’t worry, everything seems to get done😊 and I am more at peace.
God Bless you.
I say a prayer and give it to the Lord. I Try not to worry and take it one day at a time.
Life is challenging. I try to plan ahead, but I can only do one day at a time. Sometimes it’s only one hour at a time. I also know I won’t get everything done because there is always more to do and I can only do so much at a time. I just pray for strength to do what is absolutely necessary and give thanks when I can do more than that.
I have learned with time and age that I need to take one day at a time and leave the future up to God. This isn’t always easy for me since I like to be in control of things. It is something I struggle with even with age, but it just means I need to keep working on it.
I have tried to focus on one day at a time or even one hour at a time. Life is chaotic with things to be planned and things to make sure happen. I need to do better at acting more short term. As I get up I plan what will get started or accomplished that day. Then the day starts and I get sidetracked by other things I think need attention. I know accomplishing what I had planned would make everything else easier. One day at a time. Tomorrow I will try again and hope I can at least make it part way through my list. Thank you for the reminder and the encouragement. Stay safe and warm.
I have definitely been taking one day at a time for the last few years. While having COVID in 2021, I also had double pneumonia and daily gallbladder attacks. Then I had kidney failure, which lead to dialysis for about 14 months, and then a living donor for me that was an answer to many prayers!! God is so good!!
When my parents were dying the dies 7 months apart Lung cancer and acute COPD evert day that I went to care for them one was at home (my Dad.) mom was in rehab my brother and I did different days as I get to the house I would pray for a day where I would get everything done dad was blind and things had to be placed back in the right place that was my main concern throughout the day if I didn’t get to fold the laundry When I shoul I would thank god for the strength to pick and go on my motto was always dad he was my number one concern if I left dishes in the sink I would think it not needed to be done then I would walk yo see mom and get my check to make sure l got everything done I loved my parents running back and forth I would use the moment to refresh pray thanking god that every day was one more I got to spend with them before they were called home some times I did things backward god knew what I needed and nothing is an interruption it just god telling us we are doing a great job Breathe And march on
I agree. Taking life one day at a time makes moving forward less stressful! You have had a difficult year and deserve to keep your life as stress free as possible.
I have learned to take one day at a time. When I was working, I worried a lot. It never solved a thing! As long as I have done everything I can to get through this day, things will turn out as they should — how God planned them to. And that’s a peaceful feeling.
I unfortunately worry about tomorrow and what all needs done. I’m trying to focus more on being in the moment each day but it’s hard when you know there is so many things that need done
this is very encouraging, thank you for all of the work you put into writing all of your books and for doing extra things like updating your journal, I find it very encouraging to read, so thank you so much
When life becomes overwhelming I look up, knowing God is with me. As the days pass, I learn to appreciate all the things that The Lord has given me. I pray that you are doing well. God bless 🙏
Great advice concerning, living one day at a time. I am so Thankful for those words. I have had a very rough year, but this has helped.
I also read a book concerning anxiety and these are the words I tell myself,
When I say I am anxiety!
“Your name is not anxious!”
Thank you for the kind words!
God’s Blessings!
I have also learned how to take one day at a time.My husband died of Parkinson’s Disease 2 years ago and I have learned that everything does not have to be done in one day.Slow down and enjoy life and enjoy every moment with your loved ones.
How do I deal with the challenges of life? I pray. I pray all of the time. I am a worrier but I am trying to give it more to God.
I love your words am have to remind myself often of this verse in today’s society everything is such a rush. One day at a time is a great reminder. Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration. Blessings to you !!!
I try to just take it one day at a time. I’d have to admit that at times it does get very difficult. When those times that everything seems to much I take it one minute at a time and just tell myself it will get better just gonna take time so just breathe.
What’s done is done tomorrow is another day.
I wish I could learn to take one day at a time and trust God more, I worry to much I know God has everything in his hands and I need to trust him more.
This is a lesson I am very much still working on! I am naturally a worrier, so once I start getting anxious about what might be coming up, I always have to remind myself to “take one thing at a time.”
I’ve learned let go of worry. It only stresses you out……or makes you sick.
Worry doesn’t change a thing, things will eventually work out one way or the other.