Under Pressure
If you don't have an Instant Pot, I highly recommend one. It works quickly and effectively, as long as you seal the lid good. There have been a couple of times when I didn't, which caused it not to work properly. After a few minutes, I realized the issue and corrected it. Otherwise, it would have never done its job.
Several years ago, I was given a task to do. While I was working on it, another task was added, and another along with many questions. As I started answering, more questions came before I could fully answer the first. Eventually, I stopped and said, "I’m trying but I don’t work well under pressure". It became something we would often laugh about in the office.
A couple of weeks ago, I worked on cleaning the house siding. In times past, I’ve had a pressure washer. Since I didn’t have a working one this time, I decided to go with what Daddy always told me... Mix up a bleach solution, spray it on, and hose it down. He said that's all I needed. What Daddy failed to realize was that I didn’t have near as much water pressure at my house as he did at his. As I stretched my 150’ hose across the yard and aimed my wimpy water wand, I could almost hear the dirt and mildew laughing at my attempt to rid it from the siding. I couldn't help but wonder what Daddy would have thought about my struggles with the project. It also brought to mind the conversation about being under pressure because I would have loved to have had some at the moment.
Both the Instant Pot and the water hose require pressure to do their jobs properly. Although being under pressure is something most of us would like to avoid, there are times when it's required. Sometimes it's the only way we will be effective at achieving our full potential or our purpose.
I'm thankful that when I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders and the pressures of life begin to build, not only have I realized that it can make me a better person, but I know that my God will see me through it. He is always on my side, and he's always been good to me.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. -James 1:12
Good to Me - Rhett Walker
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