Matthew 6:33 (ESV)33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Upcoming Sermons1/11 Living in Light of Eternity – Intro

1/18God’s Sovereignty – God is in charge

Living with Kingdom

Values

1/25Heaven is our Home - God is our treasure

2/1Finding Pleasure in Him - God is our Joy

2/8Turning Weakness to Strength – God is our Strength

2/15Too Busy for God Living

Avoiding Earthly

Distractions

2/22Too Worried to be who God intends for you to be

3/8Too Focused on Relationships

3/15 Too in Love with Money

AVOIDING EARTHLY DISTRACTIONS

“TOO BUSY FOR GOD”

Matthew 6:33

Introduction

Busy – engaged in activity

Too Busy – a relative term, meaning we have prioritized certain activities above other activities

Main Idea

Living in light of eternity means avoiding earthly distractions like being too busy for God

OutlineI. Too Busy – Your Priorities  II. Too Busy – Your Identity  III.  Too Busy – Consequences, Solutions

I. Too Busy – Your Priorities

Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

I. Too Busy – Your Priorities

Revelation 2:4-54 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.

II. Too Busy – Your Identity

Wearing Busyness as a Badge of Honor

II. Too Busy – Your Identity

II. Too Busy – Your Identity

Titus 3:5 (ESV)He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit

III.  Too Busy – Consequences, Solutions

Consequences:1) Too Busy to build connection with God

leads to your soul slowly drifting from Him2) Too Busy for God leads to broken

relationships around you3) Too Busy continues a vicious cycle of

unhealthy pace of life

III.  Too Busy – Consequences, Solutions

Consequences:4) Too Busy leads to burnout,

disillusionment, brokenness5) Too Busy doesn’t allow us to follow

God’s desires and will

The solution to busyness is not

laziness

III.  Too Busy – Consequences, Solutions

SOLUTION: Become connected with God1. Too Busy Not To Pray2. Become very familiar with Scripture3. Learn a rhythm that promotes

spiritual health

III.  Too Busy – Consequences, Solutions

SOLUTION: Become connected with God4. Continue to trust & rely on Him5. Invest and Build relationships for the

Kingdom6. Continue to obey and follow God’s Will

and desires