Message: “Balancing LIfe In A Busy World” from Joe Summers

Finding Balance in a Busy World Lesson Objective: To equip each of us with biblical insights and practical strategies to recognize and overcome the busyness trap, prioritize rest and self-care, and cultivate a balanced lifestyle that honors God and fosters holistic well-being. Scripture:  As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” A.The Busyness Trap Definition: The "busyness trap" refers to the cultural tendency to prioritize constant activity and productivity at the expense of other important aspects of life, such as relationships, self-care, and spiritual well-being. This trap can lead to feelings of overwhelm, burnout, and a sense of never having enough time. Examples: negative effects of busyness on mental, physical, and spiritual health 1.Always being "on": Feeling the need to be constantly available and responsive, even during times designated for rest or leisure. 2.Ignoring personal needs: Neglecting self-care practices, such as exercise, healthy eating, or adequate sleep, in favor of work or other obligations. 3.Over-scheduling: Packing schedules with back-to-back activities without leaving room for rest or reflection. B.Biblical Scriptures that support resting Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Genesis 2: 2-3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. The importance of rest as a spiritual discipline and a way to refocus on God. C.Practical Steps for Finding Balance Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 1.Prioritizing tasks 2.Setting boundaries 3.Scheduling regular rest D.Trusting God with Our Time Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. E.Other Ways to help us in a busy world a.Find a new way to multi task- i.e. One has a gift for music and would like to use that gift then schedule to write or learn a song for Church

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