Life can be overwhelming with so many things to juggle like family, work, church, ministry, and sports. Finding a balance is often a challenge, especially when we allow others to place demands on our time. Even when God calls us to spend time with Him in the Secret Place, we give excuses because we're too busy. We end up giving God the leftovers of our energy and attention, resulting in shallow and unfulfilling prayers.
It can be hard to say "no" to good church activities or other requests, but we must realize that we can't be a "Wonder Woman or Man" and do everything. Saying "yes" to every request will only lead to exhaustion and burnout, leaving us unable to give our best when God calls us to do something.
Jesus is not a source of exhaustion, but rather, He is our rest and peace in times of trouble. He invites us to come to Him and find rest for our souls. Simply reciting quick five-minute prayers won't take us deeper with God. Instead, we need to learn to give Him our first fruits of time and start our day with Jesus. By doing this, we allow the Holy Spirit to set the tone for our day and prepare us for what lies ahead.
It's important to talk to God throughout the day and allow Him to guide us in saying "no" to things we don't need to do. By giving Him our very best and doing our work with excellence, He will reward us. Diligently seeking Him privately will lead to rewards openly, and we will find rest for our spirit, physical body, and soul.
Let's pray together: Dear Heavenly Father, we love and magnify Your Holy name. Please guide us in knowing when to say "no" to others, so we can say "yes" to what You want us to do. We give You our all, our very best, and we know You will give us rest. Please help us to prioritize our lives according to Your will, so we can find the balance we need. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
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