Easy Does It

"Easy Does It" is one of the most well-known slogans in recovery circles.  Some 12-step groups choose it as their name.  This slogan can be found numerous times in the Big Book of A.A. and elsewhere in recovery literature.  Its main thought is to help us slow down and relax and take a measured approach to recovery, to problem solving, or to whatever situation that seems too big or too complicated for us. 

Jesus taught us the way of "easy does it" when he told us: Don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Tomorrow will have its own worries.  (Matthew 6:34 ERV) Jesus used the example of a little child to remind us that we need to keep things simple and take it easy. 

You must change your thinking and become like little children. If you don’t do this, you will never enter God’s kingdom. The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child. (Matthew 18:2-4 ERV)

 Letting tension get the best of us and becoming stressed out never puts us in a problem-solving frame of mind.  When we trust that God is good and that our will and our lives are safely settled in His care, we won't feel like we have to fix everybody and everything. 

When things are too fearful for a little child, they simply run to their loving parent for protection and support.  As the parent holds them close, they quiet down because they know their parent will do what is necessary to sort out the problem situation. When things are difficult for us, we need to bring our problems to God and remember that "easy does it." As our hearts are quieted in His love, we will hear His guidance and know the next right step to take. 

God says:  Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. (Isaiah 30:15 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, help me to slow down and remember that "easy does it." You are bigger than my biggest problem and You have good plans for me.  Help me to quiet my heart and trust You to show me Your will for my life which is the best plan of all.  Amen

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