God desires us to live a healthy, balanced and full life.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 (Contemporary English Version)
Everything on earth has its own time and its own season. There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting. There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking. There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.
What do we gain by all of our hard work? I have seen what difficult things God demands of us. God makes everything happen at the right time. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. I know the best thing we can do is to always enjoy life, because God's gift to us is the happiness we get from our food and drink and from the work we do. Everything God has done will last forever; nothing he does can ever be changed. God has done all this, so that we will worship him.
God has given us seasons for everything.
1. God wants to be first in our lives.
Matthew 6:19-21, 33
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Ways you can do that:
a. Pray throughout your day, seeking God’s wisdom and patience.
b. Read the Bible, even if it is just a little snippet each day.
c. Plug into a small group (like Café Mom ☺)
d. Get plugged into a church, as a family
2. God wants you to live a healthy life.
Colossians 1: 9-11
We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives. Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better. His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.
a. Practice self-discipline (it’s called practicing for a reason ☺)
b. Set healthy goals
c. Find a cheerleader (to cheer you on and even help you in your goals)
3. God loves to see us work hard, play hard and rest hard. Each one has its place in our lives.
If you find the scales aren’t balanced:
a. Find ways to slow down and balance out. During a busy time you may need to plan a time of rest to look forward to.
b. Don’t try to be Super Mom. Instead, be the person God has created you to be, using the gifts and talents He has given you. (Did you find out anything new or surprising in your self interview?)
c. Don’t be afraid to say “no.” Sometimes you need to stop and evaluate. Cut out the extra. Simplify.
Practical ways we can live a healthy and balanced life.
1. Recognize the season you are in.
2. Know your priorities.
3. Take time to rest.
Genesis 2:2-3
2 By the seventh day God had finished his work, and so he rested. 3God blessed the seventh day and made it special because on that day he rested from his work.
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