Learning to Delegate
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
Have you ever tried to suggest to someone who is seriously stressed out that they learn how to delegate some of their responsibilities to others? If so, you may have heard them answer, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done.” It’s fairly easy to keep picking up responsibilities as we go through life, but sometimes we have a false sense of responsibility, and the end result is stress that can cause many problems, including a lack of joy, feeling controlled, and becoming overwhelmed. If you’re feeling these feelings because your schedule is overloaded, it may be time for a change. Ask yourself if you need to let some things go so you can enjoy your life more. Perhaps you’re afraid of disappointing people you feel are dependent on you, or maybe you just don't trust others to get the job done. God doesn’t want us to become so overwhelmed by earthly responsibilities that we neglect our spiritual ones. Ask God to show you how to find the right people to whom you can delegate some of the tasks you now bear. Ask Him to grant you the grace to let go and trust others. When you are in perfect alignment with God’s will, you will find that feelings of being overwhelmed, unhappy, and pressured will soon disappear. What do you have to lose?
