Series: Psalm 23
If we are burning the candle at both ends, then we are not as bright as we think. God is interested in our rest time as well as our recreation time. His desire is for us to live a life that is whole, balanced and complete.
A Prescription for Pressured People…
Realize my worth.
“God decided to give us life through the word of truth so we might be the most important of all the things he made.” James 1:18
“…your heavenly Father feeds the (sparrows). And you are far more valuable to him than they are.“
Matthew 6:26
God says, “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” Isa. 49:16
Enjoy what I already have.
“All of us should…enjoy what we have worked for it is God’s gift.” Eccl. 3:13
“It is better to have only a little, with the peace of mind, than be busy all the time.” Eccl. 4:6
Limit my labor.
“Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work!” Eccl. 10:15
“Sabbath” means a day of rest.
“The Sabbath was made to benefit man…” Mark 2:27
- Rest your body…
- Recharge your emotions…
- Refocus your spirit.
Adjust my values.
“I’ve learned why people work so hard to succeed; it is because they envy the things their neighbors have.” Eccl. 4:4
“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” Mark 8:36
Exchange my pressure for God’s peace.
Jesus: “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest…the load I give you to carry is light.” Matthew 11:28-29
If we are burning the candle at both ends, then we are not as bright as we think. God is interested in our rest time as well as our recreation time. His desire is for us to live a life that is whole, balanced and complete.
