Best Way to Avoid an Overwhelming Life

Do you ever feel like you’re too busy for what matters? You’re always feeling overwhelmed and burned out by the busyness of life. There’s a better way to live, and we’ll learn all about it in this message.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
This message was originally presented as a part of a series called A Better Way. Find out more about the series here: www.life.church/abetterway
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Little by Little We Become Overwhelmed - 00:00
The Greatest Enemy to the Life that You Want - 02:13
We Don’t Have Time - 04:48
Jesus Never Once Ran - 06:20
Live the Way Jesus Lived - 10:30
Why Are We Rushed - 13:47
You Have Time for What You Choose - 15:43
The Life You’re Living - 19:42
Be Present in the Moment - 23:27
Choose What’s Important - 24:14
Sense God’s Presence - 25:34
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[@life.church]

Is it easy or difficult for you to take time to rest?

[@conniechesser8842]

I am always tired!

[@camillecollins-martin1485]

When it comes to rest, I find it difficult...help!🤱🤱💤💤

[@denonjoka8848]

Hawayu Life Church & I Please Say That It's Easy 2 Find Rest But Sometimes Difficult Unless I'm Veryyyyyy, Veryyyyyy Busy 4 I Say That May Our Great Almighty God Bless Yu Life Church So Very Much.🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[@life.church]

Hi Camille! Here is an article I would like to share with you about getting rest and learning about God:) finds.life.church/day-of-rest/ Stevie - Team LC

[@debb6054]

Difficult! Thank you for the message. You are so real. Just what we need. Love your messages and so glad you put the important messages on the big screen.

[@Donewitsleepyjoe]

Please pray for me I’ve been struggling through a tough trial at this point in my life. I just recently turned 18 and have the whole world in front of me and it’s overwhelming. Please pray for me thank you🙏🏼 ❤️

[@victoriawindsor7551]

You are in my prayers. One second at a time, always take time to focus on you but remember to pray. That is your time with God and nothing should EVER come in-between you. Have a happy fulfilling life.

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing the worries you’re currently carrying. We’re praying you find peace in God during the days ahead. If you’re looking for encouragement or resources, we’d suggest you start here: finds.life.church/?s=worry&is_v=1 Stevie - Team LC

[@Yankee4ever2]

I pray with my whole heart that God blesses you dearly ❤️ gives you strength and the light

[@life.church]

Amen!

[@NN-mb4ci]

🙏

[@SwanSongInc]

I’m giving my Life to Jesus 🙏🏻

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @SwanSongInc! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church -Kat

[@lsunnylady]

This is me! Wow! I've been in a season where God literally gave me an AV 3 critical 100 heart block to get my attention! All the things I was doing were good things but it was too much! Aside from being wife and grandma I work FT professional career, lead a non profit ministry to women struggling with substance abuse. So many in our state #1 in overdose deaths and I've been passionate about changing that by showing them Jesus! Play keys for worship ministry, serve on mission team, the list goes on. But this is so good! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Yankee4ever2]

Im giving my life to Jesus, thank you Craig ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DubberRucks]

Welcome to the fam'! You're in for a wild adventure and you won't regret it 😉

[@Yankee4ever2]

@@DubberRucks i have been living for Him, but I want to LIVE for him ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlykane7065]

Welcome 🙏 to the family of God u have made the best decision ever as new believer ✨️

[@Yankee4ever2]

@@kimberlykane7065 I’ve been a strong believer for about a year now, been a Christain my whole life although lukewarm as I never found my stronghold with the lord, sometimes i way off the wagon and forget what my purpose is, but my purpose is to give my life to Jesus, the Son of Man

[@kevjack18]

Amazing!

[@shar-lene]

Love is PATIENT ❤️ God help me walk slowly enough to experience Jesus fully and to love people deeply.

[@kimmiemarie2473]

This is America’s sermon 🇺🇸 By the coolest pastor, preached with the power of Jesus- love it 💕

[@donitandoko3228]

I need a financial breakthrough in my life, i feel so hopeless… 2 months ago i experienced big loss in financial, i almost committed to suicide, but i didn’t do it because i have my last hope and answer. It is GOD can truly help me from this hardship. I did fasting 21 days and tomorrow will be my 21th day, i really want hear a voice of God that give me real guidance in my life… i want to get success life because i failed so many times, this time i want to walk with God Thx u for everything 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@life.church]

Father we pray in Jesus name for your son Doni! Lord we come against every spirit of poverty trying to drain him, we come against it with the blood of Jesus. Lord that you would bless his fasting with blessings and break throughs, in Jesus name I pray, Amen! Persevere, He loves you so much! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@donitandoko3228]

Thx u so much, i want meet HIM My Creator face to face for finding His guide in my life, i made so many mistake in my life and i want to repent as well🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@life.church]

🙌

[@annayousefian]

It’s a year later, but I’m praying here, right now from Australia: “God help me walk slowly enough to experience Jesus fully and to love people deeply, Amen 🙏 ❤

[@melissamcdonald6740]

God is with you. Talk to him daily throughout your day.

[@kerriedayton1093]

I just watched this. I'm praying this the next 7 days. Thank you for this word. I'm praying it for my 17 yr old son Blake as well. Be blessed Kerrie

[@davisdestiny8262]

Thank you so much I needed this! Pray for me please I’ve slipped back into this world and my ways of sin because of feeling overwhelmed and not resting in God. I can’t wait to be back on track. I just joined life church a month ago and I love it. Such a blessing In this season of my life!

[@life.church]

I am so sorry that you were feeling this way, but I praise God that you are able to find a glimmer of hope in the message! You are worthy! Stevie - Team LC

[@DubberRucks]

"... the unforced rhythms of grace..." - I love that translation; it reminds me that I don't need to worry about hurrying when God is calling me to walk, daily, in step with His Spirit. This way I begin to see Him at work in places I might have missed His influence otherwise.

[@dennissusanto9569]

From Indonesia.. I always hear the preach that Life church post weekly. Thank you for the service! 🙏

[@psoutreach]

I have this prayer posted in bith bathrooms and in my journal that I open each day, BUT, it has been there for several weeks and I’ve begun to ‘forget’. Today was such a timely reminder. I needed this! Thank you.

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[@Kallan1909]

😂I’ve got it on my nightstand, bathroom mirror, made a coaster with it written on it (for the coffee table), made a magnet for my refrigerator and it’s framed and hung by the front door😂. God bless you. …and let’s sloooowwwww dooowwwwwn…

[@Doc.JEGBravo]

Thank you Pastor, I needed that.. to slow down.. not be in a hurry.. to soak in Jesus, so that I can love His people more..

[@deborahfischer7872]

I am praying this prayer! Unrushed!❤️

[@romantupkalo3683]

Thank you so much for this word pastor Craig!

[@valerieescabi6104]

Shalom 💖🙏🏻

[@jenny_latimer]

Yes and Amen. Such a great word, thank you. I love the short daily prayer. I am working on being more present.

[@christinabeck3883]

I needed this message!

[@its_not_true]

Such an intriguing and inspiring message!! I will be praying this prayer 🙏✝️ It's so amazing how God speaks directly to our hearts ❤️❤️

[@godsuniquethompson9587]

"What if I told you that the greatest enemy to the life you want may be the life that you're living". "If we follow an unrushed Jesus, we should be living an unrushed life". "You have time, for what you choose to have time for". "The solution is not time; the solution is what matters most". And the reason, why most of us don't have time for what matters is because we are minusly spending time for what doesn't matter". All these quotes are absolutely true, and it is good, when an individual has to observe them alone, but it not easy in a relationship that one person is selfish. Honestly, I wish that all of us would be good followers of Jesus Christ; help us oh God 🙏. Thank you Pastor Craig.

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[@brittabadenhorst6723]

Wow, yet again the perfect message at the time when I need it most. Thank you God for talking through Craig to all of us❤

[@life.church]

❤️🙏

[@timetravlintrees3707]

Amen glory to God

[@bawo1429]

I will be walking slowly enough, to experience Jesus fully. And love people deeply.

[@erinenk]

Amen 🤍 I pray for a restful experience of life, filled with Jesus Love’s !

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[@swfVB]

Amen, needed the reminder. Thank you, Godspeed!

[@scottlarson4197]

Thank you for an awesome sermon, you are always spot on, I am so glad I have found the Life Church sermons. God bless you and your family Craig.

[@anitahusick2149]

I'm in! A much needed reminder and prayer in my life at this time

[@rinnswimmer]

This has been convicting and encouraging as I pursue some really difficult changes in my life to slow my pace and live more fulfilled

[@debramitchell4984]

Amen.. thank you, Jesus

[@michele8760]

What an incredible video! I don't have words to describe what I'm feeling right now. This is what I'm still struggling with in my life, but this message made me realize what I need to do. Thanks, preacher. God bless you!

[@user-dc5he9sm9w]

I give my life to God!!!!!

[@life.church]

Amen! 🙌

[@madalitsobanda3763]

Amen, I will be praying

[@mrsclark5238]

I’m in I’ll be praying…🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾help us to walk with you!

[@joseantoniogilaltuve1086]

Dios, ayudame a caminar lo suficientemente lento, para experimentar a Jesús completamente, y a amar a las personas más profundamente

[@life.church]

Amen! Jesus te' ama! Bendiciones! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@jimiethelbah4159]

Amen

[@myrtlefoster-ortiz1122]

So good. So humble. God help me to slow down to experience Jesus fully and to love people.

[@carol1585]

Wow ! This is so amazing! I will be praying this prayer daily for sure 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@life.church]

❤️

[@debrameadors4469]

Hallelujah! Yes Lord, Great Word, Amen

[@callmefay82]

Thank you for this, right now this is what I really need...

[@kassidygiven9679]

I will be trying this challenge!! Thank you for this message; in my heart I feel like I needed this! This summer for me has been busy and mentally stressful. I ask for prayer to find peace in my mind and within every area of my life.

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing the worries you’re currently carrying. We’re praying you find peace in God during the days ahead. If you’re looking for encouragement or resources, we’d suggest you start here: finds.life.church/?s=worry&is_v=1 Stevie - Team LC

[@hyunker1]

I will pray this prayer every day with you for seven days thank you

[@joli1136]

I wrote this prayer down to pray this week 🙏

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[@erickalewis1445]

I'll be praying this prayer.

[@life.church]

🙏

[@jociefechter6786]

I will be praying that prayer this week!

[@ths5576]

What an amazing message, I certainly needed to hear it.

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[@petersleviosuoka7848]

I will be praying for 7 days also with these prayers.

[@teresaslack4750]

Thank you Pastor. Beautiful prayer. I'm in!!!!

[@chrizetterossouw7193]

I will be praying that prayer this week. Thank you

[@life.church]

🙏 Amen

[@rachelgutlovics625]

Praying this with you!

[@life.church]

🙌

[@siegmundfuchsbrugger1365]

Thank you! Helpful and great message 🙏

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[@MzJonesNY]

I’M IN!! Yes and Amen!

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[@vanessatorres4494]

I ll be praying this prayer again - I used to pray it before from one of the previous season of messages Thank You for this reminder 🙌🏻🙏🏻 God bless you in Jesus name i pray, amen 🙏🏻

[@davidjones1785]

I’m in on 7 days of prayer. Thanks for sharing your message.

[@life.church]

❤️

[@dixiewatson-mo6dp]

I will be praying that prayer this week

[@jeripasantes-maler1697]

Hello from Wellington Fl Blessing to all

[@jimiethelbah4159]

I'm Jimi Ethelbah & I been listening g to your sermons all day long while at work. It's been fullfilling!!! :) at ease and getting work done and on point! Glory to God. To use you as a vessel, while making His teaching upbeat and interesting with humor. You mentioned if I need prayer. I do! Do keep me in prayer in Jesus Name Amen 🙏

[@life.church]

Hi Jimi! Thanks for reaching out! We'd love to pray for you. Check out www.life.church/prayer and let us know how we can be praying for you! Ryan Team LC

[@jayn760]

Amen 💯🔥

[@jeripasantes-maler1697]

Amen ty Pastor Craig excellent sermon . 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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[@mistyflores3176]

I'll be praying!

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[@moniquegonzales8029]

I’m in. I’ll be praying as well ❤

[@impactbar7305]

I will be praying as well

[@jeripasantes-maler1697]

God is Love

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[@ebrowne5176]

As always, God knows just what I need and when I need it. I am on a journey of grief as my father declines with cancer. My parents don't live near me so it's been difficult to not be there with them. All of the uncertainty can make me a little wacky doodle raising my anxiety, then God shows me visually how He does have me in His arms of comfort and how I will never be Fatherless. Staying busy and missing balance is an easy escape goat of not wanting to feel the pain (grief). I'm so grateful for our Fathers unfailing love and sovereignty, the way He catches my tears and heals my heart. I am definitely using the prayer Pastor Craig. That's all I want is to harvest all of His fruits-- more of Him and a lot less of me.

[@sulphur3794]

Amen God bless u

[@life.church]

Lord we pray in Jesus name that you would bless your son with peace that surpasses all understanding in this time. We are sorry to hear about your father, the Lord loves you all so much through this trying time. Praying for you and your family. God Bless you! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@life.church]

🙏

[@Glfrboi1]

I’m all in 🙏

[@dinogurl6502]

I’m in I’ll be praying 💗

[@user-yd6os4xg6s]

I am in, I will be praying as well.

[@jordanbergman1387]

Thank you for this message. I relate very much to Pastor Craig. I constantly feel a need to do more and find ways to be productive. I am a father of four young children; ages 5, 3, 1 and an infant. It can be very difficult to get caught up in all that needs to be done just to keep the house running. However, as discussed during this sermon, if we get too caught up in the busyness of what's going on around us, we will miss the beauty of life right in front of us. Thank you for this timely message.

[@life.church]

Thank you for sharing!🙌

[@kayumbaericomutonkole9730]

I will pray this prayer

[@rickypatterson395]

Yes and Amen!!!

[@PeterFullen]

This is such a great message. I grew up in the NJ/NY area. In 1997 I ran the New York Marathon. I thought I knew the city. It was not until I slowed down and looked around that I really saw the city.

[@marthatrejo9853]

I’ll be praying as well!

[@life.church]

🙏

[@Kallan1909]

I am so in!!

[@laurascotton1383]

I'm in with this prayer for the next week

[@life.church]

Were praying with you, God Bless you!

[@eusebiaherrera7293]

I will be praying 🙏

[@astarcug_csr7602]

I am willing to pray this prayer.j

[@joanwanjirukaranja6643]

Amen 🙏

[@DaLi1der]

Thank you. Thank you. ... for speaking to my heart God through pastor Craig. I fell into a KZbin short rabbit hole last night and felt rather convicted this morning. 2 hours of flipping up. This sermon reinforced what the Holy Spirit placed on my heart. Again, thank you. ❤️

[@life.church]

Yes and Amen! This is amazing!🙌

[@jacquekoon8051]

I’m in praying over me to slow down as a single mother to just slow down keep loving god and to love more like Jesus ❤ Id love to know more on this prayer

[@life.church]

Dear God, we pray for jacquekoon. We pray for her journey as a single mom, and thank you for your guidance and provision for her and her family. We pray that you help her slow down from the pressures and tasks of this world, and help her find a time to talk and listen to you, to praise and worship you and deepen her relationship with you. May you lead her and her kids to a closer relationship with you as well as a family. Help her to love more like you Jesus. Help us get to know you more. We seek you in prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen -Mika

[@malcolm24568]

Good message Pastor 💯💯💯💯💯😇😇

[@debbieblue5856]

I will be praying.

[@missLiss242]

Thank you for your message! The way you teach me and deliver each and every one of your messages is right on and tippy are incredible at what you do !!! I've been watching ALL of your messages! You're so incredibly faithful!! I will continue to pray for you, for your family and for your ministry!!! YOU ARE AMMMMAZINNNGGGG!!! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@life.church]

❤️

[@tanjasmit7535]

Wonderful sermon. Love in Christ from SA 🇿🇦

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[@courtneyscofield1234]

So true!

[@kenwilliams77]

Let me just say..GOD is so good! I just started a 21 day spiritual fast. I didnt know what I needed..but GOD did. First thing on my youtube was this message. Pastor Groeschel the GOD in you "hammered" me! I am accepting this 7day prayer as an additional prayer while I'm fasting. As a former military and now retired veteran of the Navy you speak directly to my heart! Thank GOD for you and what GODS doing in you,family life and the world. You are a change maker! Thank you and may GOD continue to bless you and the readers, listeners and doers of GODs words. -KDW Sr.

[@freddell8411]

I will be praying that prayer. So God help me.Amen.

[@reginawoodside2737]

Amen, this was very insightful and made me look over the decisions in my life!!!!!!

[@life.church]

❤️

[@romeinwaltersmais4519]

I will be praying

[@Maria-jo6nn]

This is one of the best sermons in my life for this season now 🙌 I too needed to slow down my car accident and my broken rib I am more aware why I am were I am 🙌it’s so hard to slow down because I get a I get a high almost excited when I am accomplish and feel good about myself 🙌 praise god I surrender my season to get closer to him thank you pastor for your wonderful message that ministry to my soul amen 🙏

[@life.church]

Maria, so thankful to God for His timing of this message! I hope you're healing up well! Jas

[@weslynkelly9285]

I be praying too

[@bernardcatacutan3749]

Amen!

[@lisagreen2493]

Great message, Craig! 🙌 I highly recommend the book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry." The enemy loves when we're busy. We've got to fight against that! 🙏

[@life.church]

🙌

[@knighthawk2646]

I need his forgiveness I want his grace! I am new today ❤️💪🏻

[@sweetholyjustice7923]

This sermon was truly a blessing! ❤p

[@life.church]

Amen.

[@jaydenk4594]

Thank you from south Korea 🇰🇷!! I got a lot out of it! It's great mercy that I could understand what it said with this my poor English!

[@wilbercit]

Los sigo desde Guatemala, soy muy bendecido por las enseñanzas. Gracias pastor Craig por llevar un mensaje certero al corazón de cada creyente 🙏

[@life.church]

Gracias por acompañarnos desde Guatemala, Dios los Bendiga!! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@michelebutcher2078]

Thank you so much for allowing God to use you to speak His word. Keep going! Thank you again.

[@life.church]

No, thank you 🙏 We're here for you! So is Jesus!

[@sheenashed6099]

Thank you for your word. years ago I used to attend to your church and when I had left and went to another state. I was trying to have my own freedom and I wanted to travel and see the world but I didn't never thought it's will be like that and family members and friends told me not to go in another state because you don't know what you getting yourself into and you don't know no one there to have your back and no support, but I went anyways to see how it's will turn out and I have been gone for 6 years and I have been confused and people got me in alot of trouble and it's hard to get out of, but I keep praying and asking God how I got out of control and how I got this far. One day I was in my room thinking lord turn my life around and fix it removed people out of my life that don't deserve to be there and bring people in my life to better me for good , and that what he did and right now I'm fighting a bad situation that I never been through and I'm not alone God is with me guiding me to the right path and now everything on track. I never give up on God and my family that I truly appreciate and love the most and I know who is there for me. I'm truly bless and I wanted to say thank you 🙏🏽😍💛...... You have been a big help and support and guidance in my life and you probably don't know it but I want to say thank you love SOS good child. Amen

[@life.church]

The Lord loves you so much, I would recommend seeking His will for your life. He always has so much better planned for us! God Bless you! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@erinenk]

Yeah you matter so much to God, your situation is on his hands 🤍

[@leroybrown8872]

I’m in. I will pray with the church.

[@life.church]

🙏

[@cindypgambino]

I’m in! Needed this today

[@Maria-jo6nn]

This message is humorous and wonderful thank you paster 🙌

[@life.church]

🙌🙌🙌