Hurried Sickness: Causes and Cures

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“RUNNING ON EMPTY”

Hurried Sickness: Causes and Cures

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21 Mark 6:30-32; 45-46

Hurried sickness is a pattern of going too fast and doing too much for too long that leaves you feeling physically emotionally, relationally, spiritually exhausted and empty.

Three illusions that lead to hurried sickness:

1. The quick and easy illusion-things in life should be quick and easy.

2. The illusion of moreism -more stuff will make us more happy.

3. The illusion of control -we are in control of our lives and our future

Three confusions that lead to hurried sickness:

1. The urgent overshadows the important.

2. The temporary becomes a substitute for the eternal.

3. Activity replaces intimacy.

Four quick and easy steps for conquering hurried sickness:

1. Practice the spiritual discipline of slowing. (Tip: leave earlier).

2. Build rest and recovery time into your schedule (Tip: schedule your priorities).

3. Reduce, discard and simplify. (Tip: turn off the TV).

4. Review your priorities. (Tip: annual retreat for personal reflection).

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