busy busy

I just love this commercial. Every time I watch it I think of one person I know immediately. This situation fits her to a T. It is sad really to watch her go through life this way. She works from home and has a tremendously flexible schedule, yet, to listen to her talk she is always overburdened with too many things to do, too much pressure, too many assignments, too many commitments, its all just too much. This commercial reminds me of her because to the outside observer, she has nothing to do and all the time in the world to do it, but to her, she is overstretched and overburdened, and over tired. While its easy to say (not to mention true) that she just needs some time management skills and some assistance in prioritizing and a lesson on how to be a parent instead of a kid taxi. It occurs to me that this is a devilish creation, an attack of demonic origin. If we get so busy as to not make time for God, or have time for the things God calls us to do in service to Him, the devil has gained ground. If we get so involved with soccer, softball, and cheerleading that it interferes with church, our priorities have been demonically compromised. If we are so busy with work and our own personal achievement we forget from whom all things good come, we have been lied to by the deceiver. If we are so stressed out that we let our primary earthly relationships deteriorate, we will find ourselves standing alone in the sand instead of with our Companion on the Rock. If this scenario fits your life, (as it once did mine) then its time to pick up the sword of the Word and the shield of Faith. It is time to clad your feet for battle, because you are a victim at the moment, but your built to be a conqueror. No, you are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. Stand up and fight this battle. Yes the sword is heavy and the shield is awkward but you can do all things through Him who strengthens you. This is your time to pick up the sword and stand strong against the flaming arrows of the enemy, for the Lord will raise a standard against him when he comes in like a flood. When God is with you, no one can stand against you and your enemy will be delivered to your feet.

Remember, build your house on the Rock, not in the sand. Spend time growing your marriage, spend time parenting your children (parenting means loving them, guiding them, teaching them, as well as 'playing' with them). Spend time cultivating relationships with your family, your friends, and your neighbors, God put them in your life for a reason, quit waiting for what they might do for you and start seeking what you can do for them. Stand up and become the warrior God intended for you to be, and stop being the pitiful overburdened victim the devil tells you that you are. When the end arrives and judgement is upon you, God will not ask about how big your house was, just was it a well kept home with a happy family. God will not ask if your kids got to do all the things they wanted, just were they raised in a Godly manner, and did you teach them about Him. God will not ask if you got that last promotion, just did you promote the name of His son in your life.

Peace be with you.

Amen, Amen and Amen.

(mini sermon over...................... silliness and Gracie-isms will ensue with next posts)