Sermon Cloud

"The Need For Balance"

Big Idea: God created life to be Enjoyed

"God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."  1timothy6/17

Build my life on Jesus

"God will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern."  matthew6/33

Accept my limitations

"You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws."  psalm119/73tlb

Limit my labor

"You have six days in which to work, but the seventh day is to be a day of rest dedicated to Me."  exodus20/9>10tlb

                Sabbath: To Rest     "the Sabbath was made to benefit man..." mark2/27

Adjust my values

"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"  mark8/36

Nurture my spirit

"I will not neglect your Word."  psalm119/16

"Jesus often slipped away to be alone so he could pray."  luke5/15>16

Commit my schedule to God

"My times are in your hands."  psalm31/15b

Enjoy the moment

"All of us should.. enjoy what we have worked for.  It's God's gift."  ecclesiastes3/13gn

"Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest... the load I give you to carry is light."  matthew11/28>29ncv