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Surge Capacity & Dealing With Difficult Times

Monday, September 14, 2020 (Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2026)
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Have you struggled during these difficult times? Have you felt something you couldn’t quite name? It might be related to something called surge capacity.

In this video, we’re going to look at what surge capacity is and some practical ways you can deal with the reality of living during difficult times.




If you prefer an audio format, there is an audio player embedded after this video. 

Links From the Video

  • My referral link for a free LBRY.tv account
  • A Quiet Simple Life channel on LBRY.tv
  • Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful
  • My Goals for 2020 – Week 1
  • The Dan Patrick Show
  • Broken Link Checker
  • A Quiet Simple Life Planner & Guidebook

Do the Next Thing

(I also have a printable of this poem in my shop.)

From an old English parsonage down by the sea
There came in the twilight a message for me;
Its quaint Saxon legend, deeply engraven,
Hath, as it seems to me, teaching from Heaven.
And on through the hours the quiet words ring,
Like a low inspiration: Do the next thing.

Many a questioning, many a fear,
Many a doubt, hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment let down from Heaven,
Time, opportunity, guidance, are given.
Fear not tomorrows, Child of the King,
Trust them with Jesus. Do the next thing.

Do it immediately; do it with prayer;
Do it reliantly, casting all care;
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand
Who placed it before thee with earnest command,
Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing,
Leave all resultings. Do the next thing.

Looking to Jesus, ever serener,
(Working or suffering) be thy demeanor.
In His dear presence, the rest of His calm,
The light of His countenance be thy psalm.
Strong in His faithfulness, praise and sing!
Then, as He beckons thee, Do the next thing.

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Category: Faithful Christian Living in Difficult TimesTag: Audio | Lockdown

About Sallie Borrink

Sallie Schaaf Borrink is a Christian, wife, mother, homeschooler, homebody, and autodidact. She owns a home-based graphic design and web design business with her husband (DavidandSallie.com).

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  1. Claire

    Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    This was awesome. I loved the point you made about how we shouldn’t let our feelings dictate our beliefs, and how these scriptures have come through for millions of people over may generations.

    Reply
    • Sallie

      Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Claire,

      I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know!

      Sallie

      Reply
  2. Claire

    Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    This was awesome. I loved the point you made about how we shouldn’t let our feelings dictate our beliefs, and how these scriptures have come through for millions of people over may generations.

    Reply
    • Sallie

      Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Claire,

      I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know!

      Sallie

      Reply
  3. Jenny

    Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    I am fairly new to your blog and I am learning and growing through it. You have put into words so many things I have pondered. I have my husband reading along some too. Thank you for the inspiration, encouragement and time put in.

    Reply
    • Sallie

      Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Jenny,

      It’s nice to meet you! I’m thankful what I do here has been helpful. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. It’s always encouraging to hear that.

      Sallie

      Reply
  4. Jenny

    Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    I am fairly new to your blog and I am learning and growing through it. You have put into words so many things I have pondered. I have my husband reading along some too. Thank you for the inspiration, encouragement and time put in.

    Reply
    • Sallie

      Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Jenny,

      It’s nice to meet you! I’m thankful what I do here has been helpful. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. It’s always encouraging to hear that.

      Sallie

      Reply
  5. Sallie Borrink

    Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:41 pm

    I’ve added this to my Christian Faith Playlist.

    https://sallieborrink.com/christian-faith-playlist/

    Reply

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