Mon, Aug 6, 2007
Struggle Juggle
IF YOU ARE CONSISTENTLY STRESSED, YOU ARE CARRYING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT YOURS.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
SELF EXAMINATION
1) EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES.
All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
_____ Guilt
_____ Fear
_____ Insecurities
_____ Pride
_____ Acceptance
_____ Recognition
…(God) will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts...
2) EXAMINE YOUR SCHEDULE.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
Make a “To Don’t” List:
3) EXAMINE YOUR VALUES.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
CLAIMED VALUES:
1)__________________
2)__________________
3)__________________
4)__________________
5)__________________
PRACTICED VALUES:
1)__________________
2)__________________
3)__________________
4)__________________
5)_________________
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
SELF EXAMINATION
1) EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES.
All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.
_____ Guilt
_____ Fear
_____ Insecurities
_____ Pride
_____ Acceptance
_____ Recognition
…(God) will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts...
2) EXAMINE YOUR SCHEDULE.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
Make a “To Don’t” List:
3) EXAMINE YOUR VALUES.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
CLAIMED VALUES:
1)__________________
2)__________________
3)__________________
4)__________________
5)__________________
PRACTICED VALUES:
1)__________________
2)__________________
3)__________________
4)__________________
5)_________________
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Psalm 119:37, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 20:25, Matthew 6:33-34, Matthew 11:29-30, Mark 8:36 and 1 Corinthians 4:5