--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One reason we are so harried and hurried…" description: "\"One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make yesterday and tomorrow our business, when all that legitimately concerns us is today. If we re..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d2/elisabeth-elliot-1209_agendas_one-reason-we-are-so-harried-and-hurried_668050.jpg" --- # One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make… ![“One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make yesterday and tomorrow our business, when all that legitimately concerns us is today. If we really have too much to do, there are some items on the agenda which God did not put there. Let us submit the list to Him and ask Him to indicate…” quote by Elisabeth Elliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d2/elisabeth-elliot-1209_agendas_one-reason-we-are-so-harried-and-hurried_668050.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d2/elisabeth-elliot-1209_agendas_one-reason-we-are-so-harried-and-hurried_668050.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d2/elisabeth-elliot-1209_agendas_one-reason-we-are-so-harried-and-hurried_668050.jpg) > “One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make yesterday and tomorrow our business, when all that legitimately concerns us is today. If we really have too much to do, there are some items on the agenda which God did not put there. Let us submit the list to Him and ask Him to indicate which items we must delete. There is always time to do the will of God. If we are too busy to do that, we are too busy.” [Elisabeth Elliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elisabeth-elliot/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We waste energy on past regrets and future anxieties, neglecting the present tasks God intends for us. **In simple terms:** Focus on today, not yesterday or tomorrow. Key Takeaway Prioritize what truly matters now. Themes faith prioritization spirituality Mood reflective calm Type spiritual practical When to use this quote - daily prayer - work planning - decision making - stress reduction Key Concepts divine guidance time management Questions to Reflect On - What present task can you surrender to God? - How does letting go of non‑essential items change your stress level? 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