Bailout from Busyness

We've been going to this really great church in Hartwell some lately. It's called Real Life, and it's a satellite of a church in Texas. We both really like it - it's real laid back, no pressure, good word, pretty good music (the worship leader is my dentist - how weird is that)...

So, on Sunday the sermon was entitled "Bailout from Busyness". It totally goes right along with all the stuff that Nick and I have been talking about and dealing with lately. You can check out their site and the sermon online here (click on "Bailout 2"). Here's the outline:

Psalm 23:2

Americans are so busy...
34% skip exercise
38% skip enough sleep
55% skip church
58% skip lunch
75% of couples skip quality time together

Reluctance to rest is a sign of immaturity.

"Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Mark 6:31

Recalculate my value
"God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Enjoy what I already have
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share." 1 Timothy 6:17-18

Schedule time for the most important things
"I've learned why people work so hard to succeed; it is because they envy the things their neighbors have." Ecclesiastes 4:4

Trade the world's pressure for God's peace
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I"ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't layanything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-29