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40Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done. For my ideal is with me. Deadlines and my needs for approval, they drive me.They demand performance from me beyond the limits of my schedule.They anoint my head with migraines. My in-basket overflows.Surely fatigue and time pressure shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the bonds of frustration, forever.What's sad is more people live by that 23rd Psalmthan the real one. They might not admit it, but they do.Are you tired of just trying to keep up? Are you tired of being activity driven? I've got great news Jesus Christ offers you an alternative. Remember when He said in Matthew 11:28-30 %u201cCome to me, all who labor and are heavy laden%u201d heavy laden, by the way, just means stressed out. %u201cAll you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.%u201d (RSV) I don't know what you think that means, but it's a promise from our Lord. He says, you come to me, get your will in sync with my will, your life set by my purpose and it will quit being real hard. In fact, I'll make sure that it's the most productive and effortless life that you'd ever live.People, we%u2019ve have just enough time in this old world to do God's will. If we try to do more, then there won't be enough time. Stop living by a \based upon your life%u2019s mission to do God%u2019s will. Schedule those activities to lead you to those goals. That's not just some kind of business mumbo jumbo, that is exactly what our Lord did. He didn't let everybody else tell him what to do. He knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish. He got up early in the morning and went to afar place to pray. I think that's telling us He did that every day. He started with God and then He planned everything around His life mission and the goals to getting there. It's a spiritual activity not some management activity. As God's steward, He compels you to do it.But going back to Matthew 11:28-30 %u201cThen Jesus said, %u2018Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.%u2019%u201d (NLT) It will only happen if you're in Jesus. He is the power for life management no place else. If you are not in Christ today you need to come to Him, put your trust in Him and obey His gospel. Lesson # 1301 January 19, 1997