Time Enoughness: Rewiring Your Brain for a Grace-Paced Lifeنموونە

I was in a Zoom meeting, nodding and smiling like a pro. But internally I was a mess.

My brain was bouncing between an email I hadn’t answered, a decision I hadn’t made, and a conversation I needed to have later that afternoon. And don’t even get me started on the tabs open in my browser.

Technically, I was in one place. But emotionally, mentally, even spiritually, I was scattered.

It wasn’t that I was doing anything wrong. I had simply started believing that I should be everywhere.

Every time a need popped up, I felt a subtle tug inside. Maybe I should help. Maybe I should say yes. Maybe this is mine to carry, too.

But the truth is, I am not God. And thankfully, He doesn’t expect me to be.

Biblical Truth

Jesus, who truly was God in the flesh, didn’t try to be everywhere or do everything. He walked slowly. He waited thirty years before beginning his public ministry. He paused for meals, slipped away to pray, and often disappeared from the crowds altogether.

Jesus stayed present in one conversation, one moment, one assignment at a time. And He trusted the Father to take care of the rest.

That truth has changed the way I live.

God is everywhere. I am not. And that is not a flaw. It is a gift.

I don’t have to show up for everything or answer everyone or be “on” all the time. God can be with everyone, even when I can’t. He can carry what I cannot.

He is not asking me to be more than human.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 NLT).

He did not say, “Come to me and I’ll show you how to multitask better.” He offers something entirely different. Rest.

Brain Science

When we try to be everywhere at once, our brain pays a price. What researchers call "attention residue" sets in. Each time we switch tasks or worry about what we’re missing, our brain loses a little clarity and momentum. Over time, this kind of fragmentation drains our energy and diminishes our focus.

But the moment we give ourselves permission to be fully present with one person, one task, or one sacred moment, we begin to create space for peace. The nervous system shifts out of high alert. The mind settles. The heart softens. And the body can return to what neuroscientists call a calm, connected state.

Living within our God-given limits does more than simplify our schedules. It heals us.

Practical Tips

1. Set one gentle boundary today. Choose a moment to let something go. An unread message. A conversation that can wait. A pressure that doesn’t belong to you.
2. When you feel pulled in too many directions, say aloud: God is everywhere. I am not. And that is okay.
3. Be where your feet are. Choose one ordinary moment today, such as washing dishes, talking with a friend, or driving in silence, and give it your full presence with God.

Prayer

Lord, I’m tired of trying to be everywhere at once. Teach me to be fully present in the place you’ve put me. Help me trust that you are already at work in all the places I cannot be. Amen.

Coming Tomorrow

When everything feels urgent, it’s easy to believe the world depends on us. But what if it doesn’t? Tomorrow we’ll explore the beautiful truth that God’s work will still get done.