𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

April 27, 2025

This is not good!" Moses' father-in-law exclaimed. "You're going to wear yourself out - and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself."

Exodus 18:17-18 NLT Bible

Many people today are suffering from 'burnout', mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually drained from the demands of life. Their days are filled with countless activities, overloaded schedules and they try to juggle everything, believing that no one else can do what they do. This is exactly what Moses thought. He was weary and tired from settling every dispute that the Israelites brought to him and believed it was what God wanted him to do.

Thankfully, his father-in-law advised him to appoint qualified people to deal with minor problems and to only bring him the difficult ones. Moses heeded this advice and life changed for him. We may be busy doing good things, but sometimes it's to the detriment of our physical and emotional health, family life and most of all, our relationship with God. We need to prioritize our lives. Begin each day with God, ask others for help, learn to delegate, make time for loved ones, for rest and leisure. When we do this, we are able to enjoy life to the fullest and experience the many blessings of God.

Thank you, Lord, for godly counsel. I recognize that I am not indispensable and that others can help me along the way. Help me to lead a balanced life and to keep you at the centre of everything. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia