Breaking the Habit of Busyness

 


I've had so many ask about my father's health. God has been faithful as always. Though the prognosis looked grim, through prayer, my father was released from the hospital with surprising news. Although the lower part of his heart was working at fifty percent, with proper care and medicine, the doctors mentioned his heart can strengthen and repair itself. The praise is there was no damage to the heart. I know this is due to so many faithful prayers reaching heaven on my father's behalf! Through all the craziness of the holidays, God has been challenging both my family and me on the subject of busyness. My husband preached a wnderful sermon on this subject this morning. Busyness isn't necessarily a sin. There are so many things we do for God; however, when we find ourselves so busy that we don't have time to spend with God it becomes a weight. Maybe God asks you to do something, but you've filled your schedule so much that you can't do what God has asked you to do. The things you are doing aren't bad, just busy. It's like trying to run a race hindered by a ton of luggage. You may complete the race, but the struggle will be significant. For some, they may become so overwhelmed that they give up entirely.  Hebrews 12:1 ESV Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Our lives on this earth can be compared to a race. When I prepared for a 5K race, I trained on different surfaces. I wasn't sure of the surface I would be running in the actual race, so I prepared for all types of running surfaces. I made better time on some over others, but the key was finishing. If I gave up, what was the point of running in the first place? I also had to make sure I didn't compare myself to those also running. They may have been faster on some paths, but they would not be running my path. I had to focus on my path. We become so caught up in our walk (or in this case- run) with Christ that we find ourselves comparing our path to others. We may ask God why our path seems harder. However, we may not see the rough patch our fellow believers may have ahead for them. We will all face trials. If Jesus faced hard times, what makes us think we will not? The key is keeping our eyes on the finish line and the reward for our race- to know Jesus fully. As you face the new year, bring your focus back to what matters. Lay aside the weights of worry, busyness, and resentment that hinders your race for God. Keep your eyes focused on your path. We are to encourage and uplift those around us, not compare and complain. Keep your eyes on the prize- Jesus. His life brings peace, hope, and love when all else fails. 

Have a great week high- heeled warriors!

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