Life Work:
Come all you weary…
Scripture Memory Verse:
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
-Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV
Life Work Assignments:
1.) Complete the three steps Sara Horn mentioned from Joanna Weaver’s Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World:
1. Make a list of all activities you and your family do.
2. Pray over that list and prioritize it, assigning each a number from one to four.
3. Eliminate all the fours.
2.) Think about the word “renew” and that meaning “exchange of strength.” Start practicing “exchanging strength” with God. When you feel overwhelmed, turn it into a prayer and ask God to exchange strengths with you.
3.) Start each day like Christ did. Go to your Father first thing. Bring your to do list to your prayer time and ask Him to help you complete the “one thing” He has in store for you for that day. Ask Him to help you get done what He desires you to get done, not just what you think needs to be accomplished.
4.) When someone asks you to do something for them or to be a part of a group or committee, start responding with, “Let me pray about it.” Then, PRAY about it! If you find yourself not having a peace or clear answer about taking on the task, politely decline. Even Jesus did not help every person he came in contact with. He chose based on who his Father wanted him to help.
5.) Read “Slow Down” on page 159 of Faith Deployed. How can you eliminate some “hurry” in your life? Schedule at least one day a week where you and your family have NOTHING planned. Use it as a day to renew yourselves.
