ATTEMPT

This post was written for Five Minute Friday 

Word prompt--ATTEMPT

Five minutes to free write about it 

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Good advice I needed to be reminded of today as I looked for a picture to use on my post for this week's FMF challenge -- ATTEMPT.

There are things on my to do list that I would like to get around to, such as updating my address book, organizing the photos on my computer, and finishing a children's picture book I started eons ago about a miracle violet I once had that is now defunct.  It's like why even attempt to get started when there are too many other pressing things clamoring for my time. 

Well, today turned out to be a day full of much needed encouragement to help get me unstuck, like this other picture I came across that reminded me that I don't have to attempt to do all those things on the back burner all at once. Setting aside an hour or two a couple of times a week to devote to them, for instance, is certainly something doable to attempt. 

On a more serious note, there are a couple of priority things in my life that I am pouring all my energy into in an attempt to achieve, but keep getting frustrated by discouraging obstacles along the way. Sometimes it all seems so hopeless it's tempting to throw up my hands and say, what's the use.  

God had three things to say about that as well.  

The first was a scripture verse that showed up in my quiet time today: So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. -- Galatians 6:9, NLT; the second was a picture about perseverance that popped into mind; and the third was a song playing on the radio when I turned it on that felt like a personal exhortation to hold on just a little bit longer. A gentle prompt to turn my gaze away from my circumstances and focus it on Him who is seated on the throne and who has never failed me yet.