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Pastor (or Anyone), Reorder Your Priorities – Part 4

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Isaiah 30:15

When you're emotionally and spiritually drained, out of control, tossed and turned by other people's expectations, it's easy to become numb to the full range of human emotions. While it can seem like a relief to be free from negative emotions, the positive ones also become elusive because you don't feel much of anything, good or bad. When that happens you're very likely to end up being directed by impulses such as: a) over-scheduling b) poor time management c) performance anxiety d) having few boundaries e) tolerating toxic relationships f) unresolved grief or pain g) wrong goals.

So what's the answer? God said, '...In returning and rest shall ye be saved...' In other words, for fast acting relief - slow down! Instead of pushing on and struggling to keep going, stop and talk to God about what is happening. Rather than feeling isolated and weighed down by the impossibility of your situation, invite Him into the equation by praying: 'Lord, help me keep my mind stayed on You. During this time of busyness and stress help me to reorder my priorities according to Your will, to think Your thoughts and to let the mind of Christ have its rightful authority in my life. Your Word says You've ordained peace for me. Because You're my Fortress and my Deliverer I will not allow myself to be troubled or afraid. Thank You for keeping my heart and mind at rest through Christ Jesus.'

Prayer
Heavenly Father, Help me see you as my Fortress that I can take refuge in. In Jesus’ Name, Amen