The Have Done List

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade…” 1 Peter 1:3-4

The To Do List! Even the thought of it often brings dread. I know you wish you lived at our house where we have The List divided into categories – Outside, Inside, and Garage (which is both inside and outside at the same time!) There are days when I adore The List and days when I abhor The List. Days when it seems overwhelming and days it seems manageable. The List is a constant reminder of what needs to be done, but no matter how much I do, some project or chore is always waiting to be added to the To Do List!

Have you ever made a Have Done List? I know what you’re thinking – By the time I take the time to make a Have Done List, I could have done something on my To Do List!! For daily responsibilities, I agree, but what about in our divine relationships? Often our communication with God closely resembles a heavenly To Do List. Father, I need for you to: _____, ______, ______, and don’t forget (please) to _______. Don’t get me wrong – it’s good to ask and to keep track of how God answers, but it’s also very important to say, “Yeah God! Who you are and what you do is grand!” Praise is what gives our prayers proper perspective.

So try a Have Done List. Peter wrote one in the first few verses of his letter. “Praise God!” he says. Why? Look what He has done! He has shown us great mercy! He has given us a fresh start! He has filled us with a living hope! He is granting us a forever inheritance! No wonder Peter calls us to praise!

What has God done for you? All of that and much much more.
Think about it and write it down. Put making a Have Done List at the top of your To Do List.

I promise, each day you will find something else to add!



Time for a Little R&R

RECOGNIZE
Think about what God has done for you in the past 6 weeks.

RESPOND
Make a list of those things. Praise and thank Him for each one.