NOVEMBER 8, 2020

SERIES: MAINTAINING VALUES IN THE CRISIS
MAINTAINING THE BALANCED LIFE
Ps. 127:2 – It is senseless for you to work so hard from early
morning ‘til late at night, God wants His loved ones to get
their proper rest.
1. Build MY LIFE AROUND CHRIST.
Matt. 6:33 – God will give you all you need from day to day
IF you live for Him and make the Kingdom of God your
primary concern.
2. Accept MY HUMANITY.
Eccl. 10:15 – Only someone too stupid to find his way home
would wear himself out with work.
Ps. 119:73 – You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to
heed your laws.
3. Limit MY LABOR.
Exodus 20:9 – You have six days in which to do your work,
but the 7 th day is to be a day of rest dedicated to Me.
Sabbath means: A day of rest.
4. Adjust MY VALUES.
Eccl. 4:4 – I’ve learned why people work so hard to succeed;
it’s because they envy the things their neighbors have.
Mark 8:36 – What good is it for man to gain the whole world,
yet forfeit his soul?

Eccl. 4:6 – It is better to have only a little, with peace of mind,
than be busy all the time.
5. Nourish MY INNER LIFE.
Song of Sol. 1:6 – I had no time for myself.
Ps. 119:16 – I will not neglect your Word.
Luke 5:15 & 16 – Jesus often slipped away to be alone so He
could pray.
6. Commit MY SCHEDULE TO GOD.
Ps. 31:15b – My times are in your hands.
Eccl. 3:1 – There is a time and a season for everything under
Heaven.
7. Enjoy EACH MOMENT.
Eccl. 3:13 – All of us should enjoy what we have worked for.
It’s God’s gift.
Pr. 14:30 – A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life.
Matt. 11:28 & 29 – Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who
are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest, the
load I give you to carry is light.