1. Stressed Out part 2

2. BELIEVING BUSYNESS = SUCCESS EROSION OF BOUNDARIES EXPLOSION OF CHOICES INCREASED DEMANDS LARGER DEBTS

3. Busyness is not an indication of success; it’s an indication of stress.

4. Learn to say “no” To Beat Busyness I Must…

6. Mark 1:38 (NLT) But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.”

7. John 17:4 (NLT) “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.”

8. Create margins in my life To Beat Busyness I Must…

9. Exodus 20:8 (NLT) Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

10. Psalm 127:2 (NLT) It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.

11. Put time with God at #1 on my To-Do list To Beat Busyness I Must…

12. Luke 10:41-42 (NLT) “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

13. Matthew 7:22-23 (NLT) “On judgment day many will tell me, ‘Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Go away…”

14. Schedule down-times to follow hectic times To Beat Busyness I Must…

15. Matthew 14:22-23 (NLT) Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.

16. Clear away the clutter To Beat Busyness I Must…

18. “Areas of chaos or clutter can cause stress just by looking at them. They may be closets that overflow, drawers stuffed with outgrown clothes, or a garage that no longer has space for the car. Clean these little areas for a fast move toward peace.” Ron Hutchcraft

19. Luke 12:15 (NIV) “A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

20. Stressed Out part 2

21. Message series continues next week