REIN IT IN

Rein It In

I’m not sure when it started. Maybe December 2010, Maybe January 2011. We could call it a “resolution”. I prefer to call it a “mantra” for the year.

Rein It In.

It applies to so many areas. It can translate into so many contexts!

How does the budget look? – Rein It In.

Are my stories too long? – Rein It In.

How much do I weigh?  - Rein It In.

What should the menu be for our next party? – Rein It In.

Let’s go shopping. – Rein It In.

Should we watch TV or a movie? – Rein It In.

Am I managing my time wisely? – Rein It In.

Should I go back to school? – Rein It In.

Let’s add more appointments to our calendar. – Rein It In.

Let’s sell everything we own. – Rein It In.

I want to bake every Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe to find my favorite. – Rein It In.

I don’t know the answer, instead of consulting a book, I’ll go online. – Rein It In.

I’m worried about some physical malady. - Rein It In.

Am I leading a group discussion and one person is dominating? – Rein It In.

I’m leading a group and haven’t started or ended on time. – Rein It In.

I need more clothes. – Rein It In.

Let’s take from savings to go to Hawaii. – Rein It In.

Do I have too many points in my speech/sermon/announcement? – Rein It In.

Am I unprepared, or only partly so? – Rein It In.

How many books am I currently reading? – Rein It In.

I’d like to join another club/activity/small group/etc. – Rein It In.
Am I gossiping?- Rein It In.
Did jealousy just rise up from within? - Rein It In.
Am I letting my emotions rein? - Rein It In.

Wait, what’s my point? – Rein It In.

Rein It In.

Above all that, Reign It In. All things belong within the Reign of Christ.                        

Reign It In.

-GH