Brenda’s Blog – December 17, 2024
“Calgon, take me away” pleads the harried Mom, the overworked career woman, or the overwhelmed teacher. In the next frame, you see each of them immersed in a bathtub of bubbles with a giant “AHHHH!” on each face as the world fades away in their euphoria of Calgon bath products.
We all have seasons of stress. My friend the CPA takes her first full breath on April 16th, and again on October 16th (for all of her clients like me who file extensions). The pressure of deadlines, penalties, and fees hangs over her. Over her desk hangs a highly decorated frame containing a parchment affirming her as a Certified Public Accountant. Years of preparation, decades of experience – and seasons of stress each year.
A message recently from the Breakfast With Fred communications director changed my easy life rhythm to one of “get up and get going – NOW!” The content deadline for our website, blogs, and institutional prayer network slipped by me creating a need for 16 writing projects to be delivered in four days. Season of stress? You bet! Longingly remembering the dreamy faces on those Calgon ads? YEP!
But then I remembered wise counsel from my Dad… “Brenda, just start!” He knew me so well.
Where is your stress? Where and when do you yearn for the bubble bath? Use the hope as a reward. Think of the luxurious lounging in the bathtub as you face the stressor head on with determination.
Just start! And trust in God’s tailwind – He will propel you to faithfully complete your task.