Have you seen Frozen 2? It’s a favorite at our house. We’ve watched it countless times. I enjoy it just as much as my kids do. There’s a really sad part in the movie, though, when Elsa freezes and Olaf slowly begins to melt. Anna is left by herself. She cries, then rises to her feet slowly and sings a song entitled, “The Next Right Thing.” The first time I heard it, it wasn’t really my favorite. But it’s kind of grown on me.
Disney Theology
I don’t usually take my theology from movies, especially a Disney cartoon, but that song has stuck with me because the principle is pretty good. I have found myself even using it on my kids during homeschool.
Sometimes we get stuck in life. We feel battered and confused, frustrated and weary. It can paralyze us from moving forward. We get stuck because we don’t know what to do next.
Choose to do the Next Right Thing
When I wake up feeling this way, it’s the worst feeling. I hate that feeling of discouragement and hopelessness, when you feel like the only thing to do is just stay in the bed for the day. It’s on those days that this principle comes to mind and helps me to move forward. I drag my body out of bed and just keep telling myself to do the next right thing.
So, first thing in the morning, it’s getting out of bed and going downstairs. Then it’s making coffee. After that, I head to the table to start my morning time routine. Sometimes that’s enough, and I’m off for the day. Other times, I have to just keep telling myself all day to do the next right thing.
Once I get started, I can feel God guiding and directing me. He keeps me from falling and helps me get through another day.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 37:23,24 KJV
Keep Going Until You’re Back on Your Feet
If you’re feeling stuck today and don’t know how to move forward, I feel your pain. Instead of focusing on everything that’s falling apart around you or the fear of what’s to come, simply focus on doing the next right thing. Keep doing that for as long as you need to until you’re back on your feet. Every day won’t be like today. Don’t focus on tomorrow or the day after that. Simply focus on doing the next right thing at this moment. Eventually, you will find solid ground beneath you and the ability to be able to move forward once again.
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