Living a Balanced Life

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Disorderly Conduct (James 3:13-16)

Unbalanced Ruts of…

LAZY Foolishness

Pride says…“You can’t MAKE ME.”

Motivated by…Bitter JEALOUSY.

Covers truth with…LYING

Worries about…Getting what I DON’T DESERVE.

Course correction: Tell God what you need, and say “yes” to GOOD WORKS.

BUSY Foolishness

Pride says…“I can do it ON MY OWN.”

Motivated by…Selfish Ambition

Covers truth with…Boasting

Worries about…Keeping what is “RIGHTFULLY MINE.”

Course correction: Say “no” to your PRIDE, and thank God for all He has done.

BIG IDEA: A balanced, peaceful household is characterized by prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7).

ACTION STEP: Renew your commitment to pray for your family from now until Thanksgiving.

 Pray for the specific needs in your family or a family close to you.

 Pray for courage from God to do the good works He has planned for you.

 Confess your tendency to trust your own strength, and thank God for all He has done.