February 28, 2010
Stressbusters Series

GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO BUSYNESS

1. Are You Always In A Hurry?
2. Is Your “To Do” List Always Unrealistically Too Long?
3. Do You Use Days Off To Catch Up On Unfinished Work?
4. Has More Than One Person Ever Told You To Slow Down?
5. Do You Feel Guilty When You Relax?
6. Do You Have To Get Sick To Take Time Off?

‘It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night… God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest.’ Psalm 127:2 (LB)

‘He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2

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 (NCV)

‘…your heavenly Father feeds the (sparrows). And you are far more valuable to him than they are.’ Matthew 6:26 (LB)

‘I’ve engraved you on the palms of my hands.’ Isaiah 49:16

ENJOY WHAT I ALREADY HAVE

‘All of us should…enjoy what we have worked for; it is God’s gift.’ Ecclesiastes 3:13 (GN)

Overzealous
Overextended
Overdrawn
Overboard

‘It is better to have only a little with peace of mind, than to be busy all the time..’ Ecclesiastes 4:6 (GN)

LIMIT MY LABOR

‘Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work!’ Ecclesiastes 10:15 (GN)
‘You have six days in which to do your work, but the 7th day is to be a day of rest dedicated to Me.’; Exodus 20:9-10 (GN)

Jesus – ‘The Sabbath was made to benefit man.’ Mark 2

1) Rest Your Body…

2) Recharge Your Emotions…

3) Refocus Your Spirit… Which The Bible Calls Worship…

ADJUST MY VALUES

‘I’ve learned why people work so hard to succeed; it is because they envy the things their neighbors have.’ Ecclesiastes 4:4 (GN)

‘What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit is soul?’ Mark 8:36

EXCHANGE MY PRESSURE FOR GOD’S PEACE

‘He makes me lie down.’ Psalm 23:2

‘The Lord Is my pacesetter, I shall not rush. He makes me stop and rest at intervals. He provides me with images of stillness to restore my serenity. He leads me in the way of efficiency to calmness of mind and this guidance Is peace. Even though I have a great many things to accomplish this day, I will not fret for his presence is here. His timelines, His all importance will keep me in balance. He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity, anointing my head with the oils of tranquility. My cup of joyous energy overflows. Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours, for I shall walk in the pace of my Lord and dwell in His heaven forever.’

‘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 (NCV)

Message - ‘Are you tired? Are you worn out? Are you burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life? I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with Me. Watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.