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The Trap of Busyness

And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.  Mark 6:31

 

Do you have days like this one in Jesus' ministry--days when you have so many demands on you that you don't see how you'll ever get everything done?

Why, in the midst of such a busy day, did Jesus insist His disciples leave the crowds to rest and be alone with Him? Because Jesus knew that the busier they were, the more they needed to rest and be alone with Him. If they didn't, eventually they would hurt both themselves and those they were seeking to help. The same is true of us.

God knows the demands and responsibilities you face--at home, on the job, even in your church. But God also knows you need His wisdom to keep those things in perspective, and you need His strength to get them done well. Begin each day with a brief prayer, committing the day to God and asking Him to guide you. Then set aside time--even just a few minutes at first--to be alone with God in His Word and in prayer. If Jesus found it important, shouldn't you?

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.