There are moments when we may become trapped in a sin and not even be aware it of. However, when you allow God to speak to you, He can help you open your eyes. Several years ago, I went through this experience.
If you are a close friend of mine, you know I am a person who enjoys being busy. Sometimes even a workaholic. I am so passionate about the things I love; I can sometimes go overboard. And I am very passionate for church and for God’s work. I became a youth leader at a very young age, my weekends were full of activities non-stop, meetings, events, programs, you name it. Saturdays were always the busiest; full of running, organizing, talking to people, etc. It almost felt as a full-time job. I would push myself so hard for everything to be perfect; and this may sound like a “good thing” because I was placing my talents at the service of God, but it wasn’t.
I thought I was doing things right.
However, in the middle of organizing and getting ready for meetings, God showed me that I wasn’t. Yes, I was bringing others closer to Him, and that was great but what about myself? Was I getting closer to Him? Or was I getting lost in the middle of all that busyness? Yes, I was getting lost. The day of the Lord, which was set apart for me; the day I had to be in contact with God the most, I was busy. I was working for Him but not with Him.
Now that I look back, it reminds me of Martha from the Bible. I relate to her on so many levels. She wanted the best for Jesus, but in wanting the best she was losing sight of The Best.
“But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
There were moments in which I did not even have the time to sit down to listen to the sermon. I did not have time to spend with God because I was so busy. Yet all this time I thought I was doing the right thing. God made me see my sin and, in that moment, I began to do changes in my leadership. I couldn’t keep ignoring God. I learned to let go and let God. At the end of the day, I learned that God is the leader, not me. I learned to delegate responsibilities, to create leaders. I learned to enjoy Sabbath with God. Yes, I still enjoy the busyness. However, I learned that the time spent with God is never to be compromised.
It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, however, time is precious. Time spent with God is never wasted. Don’t get caught up in the sin of busyness.
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