5. I Won’t Look Like the Christian I Am if I Am Not Busy
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Just as with number four, we, as Christians sometimes carry the belief that if we aren’t staying busy, people’s perceptions of us will be wrong. They will think we don’t care to do the work of the Lord if we take a moment for ourselves, even if after taking that moment, we are rested and more effective in what we can do for God.
Unfortunately, due to their relationships with others and their own beliefs and relationship with God, people will have their own ideas of what a true Christian does and doesn’t do. What we need to remember is that Jesus is still the epitome of perfect Christian, and following His example for work and rest is better than trying to do anything that would gain the approval of man.
In this world, we are faced each day with the belief that busyness is a badge of honor, instead of a weight we carry that increases by the day. People are celebrated if they are busy in every area of their lives, but in God’s eyes, busyness doesn’t mean we have achieved more than a person who makes rest a priority.
Being busy only further distracts us from what God wants us to do as part of His plan. So, if you feel wrapped up in these lies regarding busyness, take a moment to breathe, put what you are doing to the side, and listen for the Holy Spirit to guide you through your day. That will be more productive than anything else!
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