When Life Feels Too Complicated
Do you ever feel like your life is just too much—too many tasks, too many responsibilities, too many demands on your time and energy? Most of us go through seasons like that. Life piles up, and in the middle of the overload, even our faith can start to feel like one more thing we can’t quite manage.
In those moments, we might be tempted to step away from our usual spiritual rhythms—prayer, Scripture, worship—thinking they’ll only add to the pressure. But in reality, that’s when we need them most.
Because at its core, the Kingdom of God is not complicated. It is grounded in simplicity, focus, and peace.
The prophet Micah put it beautifully:
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
That’s it. That’s the heart of what God asks from us:
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Do what is right. Not just for yourself, but for others—especially for those without power or voice. Justice isn’t a side project;
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Are You Taking Hold of Reset Opportunities?
Why did God include rest as part of His created order?
Animals rest.
Birds rest.
Fish rest.
People rest.
Land also needs rest.
Even machines and computers need rest.
It is God Who created the concept of Sabbath rest and He intended it to be exercised weekly. He also created a daily cycle that includes rest/sleep.
God could have created us without a need for rest, but He didn’t. He clearly values rest. It serves as a kind of reboot. It cleanses our souls from the toxic buildup that life sometimes produces. It heals wounds that have been inflicted. It resets our minds with hope and direction. The rest of God provides a kind of new start.
Sabbath rest includes stopping our regular work, worshiping the God of creation and reflecting upon our lives within the framework of God’s purposes. It also involves delighting in God, creation, our lives, and our connections.
Isn’t it interesting that many of the Sabbath gifts have fallen out of the rhythms of modern life? No wonder many are ...
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