Is there room in your schedule for interruptions? Author Jon Walker writes: \u2018Jesus stopped when people needed help. He saw interruptions as opportunities to show God\u2019s love. Woe to those who are so busy saving the world that they ignore the perceived interruptions of those in need. Like the Good Samaritan, we should be ready to stop for someone who\u2019s hurting. \u201cWhoever\u2026 sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?\u201d<\/i> (1 John 3:17 NKJV)\u2019 <\/p>\n
When Jesus acted out of love, people recognised \u2018God has visited His people!\u2019<\/i> (Luke 7:16 ESV)<\/p>\n
Chuck Swindoll writes: \u2018The One who said, \u201cBe still, and know that I am God\u201d<\/i> (Psalm 46:10) must hurt when He witnesses our frantic, compulsive, agitated motions. In place of a quiet, responsive spirit, we offer Him an inner washing machine\u2014churning with anxiety\u2026 activity\u2026 resentment and impatience. But you can change. Here\u2019s how. <\/p>\n
Admit it.<\/i> Acknowledge that you\u2019re too busy and something must be done\u2014NOW. I did that recently, and through tears my family and I cleared some bridges the thorns had overgrown. <\/p>\n
Stop it.<\/i> Starting today, refuse every activity that isn\u2019t absolutely necessary. Sound ruthless? So is the clock. So is your health… <\/p>\n
Maintain it.<\/i> It is easy to start fast and fade quickly. Paul told the Galatians, \u201cYou were running\u2026 well. Who\u2026 held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn\u2019t God\u2026 He is the one who called you to freedom.\u201d<\/i> (Galatians 5:7\u20138 NLT) <\/p>\n
Share it.<\/i> Once you start gleaning the benefits from reordering your priorities\u2026 tell other \u201cactivity-addicts.\u201d They\u2019d love to stop\u2014if they only knew how.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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