“It Seems I Have A Previous Engagement!” Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”

In her lifetime, the average American woman will…

--eat out 14,411 times;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating; --spend 5 years waiting in line;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating; --spend 5 years waiting in line; -spend 4 years doing housework;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating; --spend 5 years waiting in line; -spend 4 years doing housework; --spend 2 years returning phone calls;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating; --spend 5 years waiting in line; -spend 4 years doing housework; --spend 2 years returning phone calls; --spend 6 months sitting at red lights;

In her lifetime, the average American woman will… --eat out 14,411 times; --spend 6 years eating; --spend 5 years waiting in line; -spend 4 years doing housework; --spend 2 years returning phone calls; --spend 6 months sitting at red lights; --spend 13 years watching TV.

How to cope with an over-committed schedule:

I.Put All Things In Perspective. Proverbs 19:2 (NLT), “Zeal without knowledge is not good; a person who moves too quickly may go the wrong way.”

1.Do I need to slow down?

Proverbs 18:9 (NLT), “A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.”

Proverbs 12:11 (Good News Bible) “It is stupid to waste time on useless projects.”

Three signs of over-commitment:

a.Deception Proverbs 23:4-5, “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; then fly away like an eagle toward heaven.”

Three signs of over-commitment: a.Deception b.Distraction

Three signs of over-commitment: a.Deception b.Distraction c.Dissatisfaction

1.Do I need to slow down?

2.Do I need to lighten up?

Proverbs 14:30, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”

Proverbs 15:15, “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.”

Proverbs 14:30, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 15:15, “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.” Proverbs 31:25, “She can laugh at the days to come…”

Matthew 11:19 (Phillips), “Jesus came enjoying life.”

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. Proverbs 19:2 (NLT), “Zeal without knowledge is not good; a person who moves too quickly may go the wrong way.”

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. II.Put First Things First.

Proverbs 17:24, “An intelligent person aims at wise actions, but a fool starts off in many directions.”

Proverbs 16: (NLT), “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”

Proverbs 19:21, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. II.Put First Things First.

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. II.Put First Things First. III.Put Some Things Aside.

Proverbs 15:16-17, “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth with turmoil. Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.”

Proverbs 17:1, “Better is a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.”

Proverbs 31:10, (NLT) “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies…She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. She is like a merchant’s ship; she brings her food from afar. She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work…She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She watches for bargains; her lights burn late into the night. Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber…

Proverbs 31:10, (NLT) continued “She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. She has no fear of winter for her household because all of them have warm clothes. She quilts her own bedspreads…She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions. She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.”

** Never add a new activity to your schedule without eliminating another activity.

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. II.Put First Things First. III.Put Some Things Aside.

How to cope with an over-committed schedule: I.Put All Things In Perspective. II.Put First Things First. III.Put Some Things Aside. IV.Put Each Thing In God’s Hands Proverbs 10:27, “The fear of the Lord adds length to life…”

Two interconnected reasons why your schedule stresses you out:

1.You take yourself too seriously.

Two interconnected reasons why your schedule stresses you out: 1.You take yourself too seriously. 2.You don’t take God seriously enough.

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Matthew 11:28-30, “Come unto Me, al you who are weary and carrying too heavy a load, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”