Getting Over Overscheduling

“You look at the calendar, and your heart sinks. Every night of the week is busy, and the weekend is crammed with activities, chores, and errands. We can all relate. Overscheduling is easy to d, and it’s hard to know how to maintain a less hectic agenda. After all, the church needs you. Your colleagues need you, your family needs you—and after saying yes to all their needs, there’s little, if any, time left for you. Are you over overscheduling yourself?

It’s true that we all have commitments we can’t bail on, and some seasons of life are busier than others. When you’re overwhelmed with overscheduling, turn to God. Give Him your schedule. Ask Him to sift through your schedule and reveal to you the things that can go and the things that should stay. Lean on Him and His strength. He will uphold you. He will help you. He will guide you to rest…” (Rest)