I've read this quote twice in the last few weeks: When you're tired, discouraged, and feel you can't go on.....do the next thing.   That is not the exact wording - but the message is the same.  So that has become my motto.  Late at night when I'm ready to go to bed but I notice that there are still dishes in the sink - do the next thing.  Wash them so the sink will be clean and waiting for you in the morning.   When you're teaching during the day and you're ready to quit - do the next thing.   Spend a few more minutes with your child.   When the house is cluttered and all you want to do is sit - do the next thing.  Set the timer and clean up for 10 minutes. 

For some strange reason, this little quote has really inspired me.  It helps take your mind from the "I'm tired", whiney mode to the "I can do one more thing" mode.  

  It reminds me of all the times I've given up just short of the finish line.  All the projects I've almost finished, all the times I've almost served someone, all the gifts I've almost bought, all the dogs I've almost petted, all the games I've almost played, etc.

If everytime I feel like calling it quits - I do the next thing - I will be so much more successful than I have been.  I hope this inspires you to "do the next thing."

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Posted by thoughtsandprayers

I can so relate!!!! Thank you! Great post!
Bree

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Posted by mcblog

I'm going to post this quote in my house! Thanks for sharing it!

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Posted by mominpa

Thanks for sharing this...

Something to definitly chew on as I go through my day!!

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Posted by mom0ktdid

Wow, your posts are really talking to me! I needed this one! I have been there recently, allowing things to "go" because I was tired. I enjoyed your other post too, the one about walking around in a fog! I needed these words today...so I need to go do the next thing right now! Thanks!

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Posted by watalulu

Excellent encouragement. I too find myself in those situations. We can do a lot in 10 minutes. With intense house cleaning on my agenda today, your post gave me that punch in the arm that says ....I can do it. Even if I do it in 10 minutes increments. Thanks and I hope your day goes well.

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Posted by theJfamily

This was a nice little post. I will remember this for this coming week. Also, we wanted to thank you for your comment on our most recent entry. We have edited our post to respond to what you wrote. You may read our comments at the bottom of the org. post if you so desire. Thanks again for stopping by "our little place on the web". May the Lord Jesus bless and keep you, we pray!

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