Essay Overload

I have two sets of essays to grade for each of my three Language Arts classes and another set coming in on Friday. That's nine classes of essays! I'm overwhelmed, but it's partly my fault, because I've had too many commitments, and I've been procrastinating and wringing my hands about how much work I have to do. Is it no wonder, then, that I read this in Jesus Calling just now?

"Come to Me, and rest in My Peace. My Face is shining upon you, in rays of Peace transcending understanding. Instead of trying to figure things out yourself, you can relax in the Presence of the One who knows everything. As you lean on Me in trusting dependence, you feel peaceful and complete. This is how I designed you to live: in close communion with Me.

When you are around other people, you tend to cater to their expectations - real or imagined. You feel enslaved to pleasing them, and your awareness of My Presence grows dim. Your efforts to win their approval eventually exhaust you. you offer these people dry crumbs rather than the living water of My Spirit flowing through you. This is not My way for you! Stay in touch with Me, even during your busiest moments. Let My Spirit give you words of grace as you live in the Light of My Peace."