THE FOURTH DISTRACTON - BUSYNESS

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 In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had everything they needed. Their work wasn’t toil—it was purpose. But after sin entered, their work became heavy, stressful, and consuming. What once connected them to God’s presence now became a burden that often distracted them from it.

Busyness has been stealing peace ever since.

The Trap of Busyness

Busyness isn’t just about having a full calendar—it’s about having a cluttered heart. It whispers: “If you’re not doing more, you’re not enough.”

  • We equate activity with value.

  • We confuse productivity with purpose.

  • We mistake noise for progress.

But in all the rushing, striving, and running, we can miss the one thing that matters most—God Himself.

A Story We Know Too Well

Think of Martha in Luke 10. She welcomed Jesus into her home, but instead of sitting at His feet, she became distracted by much serving. Meanwhile, her sister Mary chose to rest, listen, and receive.

Jesus didn’t rebuke Martha for working. He rebuked her for being worried and distracted. Busyness had robbed her of intimacy. And if we’re honest, we fall into the same trap:

  • Always moving, but not always progressing.

  • Always doing, but rarely being.

  • Serving God’s house while neglecting God’s presence.

The Truth That Frees Us

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Rest doesn’t mean idleness. It means alignment—living in rhythm with God’s pace. True peace comes not from doing more but from doing what God has actually asked of us.

The Invitation

So here’s the challenge: are you busy, or are you fruitful? One drains you; the other sustains you.

Busyness without presence leads to burnout. But focus—rooted in God—leads to fulfillment.
Don’t let the distraction of busyness rob you of what matters most. Slow down, sit at His feet, and remember: sometimes, the holiest thing you can do is rest.

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