The word of the day is conundrum. A conundrum is defined as a confusing and difficult problem or question.
The conundrum is the struggle to make others happy but not forgetting about yourself.
We talk about, and practice servant leadership, putting others first, and while that is what I believe we are called to do and be, it can lead to the conundrum.
While you serve others you also need to make sure to make and take time for yourself.
Here are three ways to help you through the conundrum.
1. Take Time For Yourself – it’s not selfish, it’s needed. You can’t be at your best for others if you don’t take time to take care of you. That care can look different to each person, but find what helps you and do it consistently.
2. Talk Yourself Up – the most important conversation you have each day is with yourself. You are wired, by human nature, for negativity. You must eliminate that negative talk and replace it with positivity. Speak affirmation and value into yourself.
3. Believe – believe that taking care of you is as important and meaningful as taking care of others.
Believe that you are the right person, in the right place, at the right time.
If you believe in yourself, and what you believe in is real and authentic, you will be better equipped to take care of others.
When you experience your conundrum remember to take time for yourself, talk yourself up, and believe.
I’m cheering for you.
Questions to Ponder and Pursue
1. How can the concept of servant leadership, prioritizing others, sometimes lead to a conundrum in balancing the needs of others with taking care of yourself?
2. In what ways can you practically and effectively address the conundrum mentioned, ensuring you strike a balance between serving others and prioritizing your own well-being?
Mark 1:35 ESV
[35] And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
In the hustle and noise of our daily lives, amidst the chaos and demands, there exists a transformative refuge waiting to be embraced—a quiet time with God.
Consider the example set by Jesus in Mark 1:35, who, in the early morning darkness, withdrew to a desolate place for prayer. In those moments of stillness, profound connection and strength were discovered.
Imagine the impact on your day, the clarity in your thoughts, and the resilience in your spirit that can blossom from taking intentional, quiet time with God.
In the sacred hush, you find not only a reprieve from life’s clamor but a sanctuary for your soul—a space where you can lay down burdens, seek guidance, and feel the gentle reassurance as you sit in God’s presence.
So, amidst the clamor of the world, grant yourself the gift of quiet communion. It’s not just a pause; it’s a source of renewal. In those precious moments, discover the wisdom, peace, and strength that await.
Let your quiet time with God become a wellspring of inspiration, guiding you through the challenges and illuminating the path ahead.
Be Blessed!
Questions to Ponder and Pursue
1. Have you considered the transformative power of embracing a quiet time with God in the midst of life’s hustle and noise?
2. How might intentional moments of stillness and communion with God, inspired by the example in Mark 1:35, bring clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose to your daily life?
Made For This Moment 