Some say it’s normal. Being busy is a way of life. Not being on the go means you are not doing enough. To sit down is to waste time.
In today’s society there is so much to do. We are constantly filling up our calendars with all kinds of events and goals and never ending chores. Our to do lists get longer and longer by the minute. Then, we lay awake at night when we are suppose to be resting and think about all of the things we did not get done. Is this really how God intending us to be as humans?
In the video you will notice there are cups and cups and CUPS of coffee to help get through the week. After I produced the video God said to me the coffee represents how often we rely on other things to get us through our days rather than leaning on Him for our strength and support.
We would run ourselves ragged if we continued on that pace in the video for very long. When we are so busy doing the WORK of God, when do we have time to spend with God? Which is why I would like to suggest that we take ACTION and learn to rest. What? Rest is an Action? Yes. Yes it is. If we forget this one simple element, rest, in our life, we will soon be unable to take any action at all.
A is for Abide: Learn how to stop running around and just abide in Jesus.
C is for Calling: Are the things you are doing really your calling?
T is for timing: Is there realistically time in your schedule for what you say yes to?
I is for intent: Why are you saying yes? To please God or man? Is it yes just because there is a desire to fit in?
O is for Open Communication: We must have open communication with God so that we will be directed to the things He wants us to do
N is for Next Step: If we are rested, God will be able to define our steps and put us right in line with the promise of
Jeremiah 29:11
This is God’s Word on the subject: “As soon as Babylon’s seventy years are up and not a day before, I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
I know I made it seem easy, yet I know it’s not. You have to start with loving yourself enough to say NO to those things which are hindering you from spending quality time with God. You really don’t have to do it all. That’s a lie from the enemy. He wants us to have our calendars filled everyday. He wants us to be worn out and unrested. But God doesn’t. He wants to lead you beside green pastures and let you see the still waters. He desires to restore us and guide us in the right paths. He wants to protect you from evil and comfort you. He wants you to sit at His table amongst your enemies. He wants to anoint your head with oil and fill your cup to overflowing. He wants goodness and mercy to follow after you and He wants to dwell with you in His house…..
BUT
How can He do this is we don’t sit still long enough?
Dear God:
Forgive us for being so busy that we miss you in the process. Teach us how to rest. Show us how in our own individual ways what it means to rest. We give you permission to slow us down so that we can rest in You daily. Lord, we praise You for the work You are about to do in our lives. Thank You for loving us right where we are.
In Jesus Name. AMEN
Step Upon the Golden Road with Me! 