John Ortberg Shares How to Embrace Life's Interruptions

[@elizabethclark4722]

JOHN!!!!! this is just so wonderful! A mentor once told me "go ahead and have your plan, but remember to remain interruption friendly" So I continue to consider my plan for the day and ask (which means pray) especially that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest, or self seeking motives.. at first I was thinking, "then why even get out of bed?"😂 I'm brand new to this channel and completely over the moon! Thank you God for giving John the gift of transformation and for giving him the ability to transmit the message! What a great demonstration! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you, Elizabeth, we are so happy to have you with us! And what great advice, "remain interruption friendly", thank you for sharing! - Rob

[@nan3110]

I'm learning that I need to have margin in my life so that I can be interruptable. Crowded schedules and hurry leave little room for God to work through me. My recent challenge is to live like Jesus did - at 3mph - so that I have time and energy to embrace what He calls me to.

[@BecomeNew]

We'd all live a little more stress free if we would make that effort! Thanks for watching and sharing, Nan! - Rob

[@daniellemeadows8291]

❤

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you, Danielle! - Rob

[@traceyyeo5647]

I have had lots of interuptions this week even attacks or just God challenging me to hand it over to him. I think it's probably the latter. Thank you Lord 🎉🎉

[@BecomeNew]

Well we hope this was helpful, thank you for watching and sharing, Tracey. - Rob

[@beanfeld]

So wonderful, our church has been discussing this very thing. My husband and I have experienced many career interruptions and of course to be a parent of children of any age is to have interruptions. People at work, all around us. I love that John points out, though, that Jesus said NO to certain interruptions; usually people who were suggesting things that were not in the Father’s will or not in His mission. Jesus said YES to people who really wanted his help, and He could tell the difference. I need God to direct me and show me where to say yes and where to say no. ❤

[@parlinsashincontractor8117]

Amen.

[@BecomeNew]

I do too, Eileen, proper boundaries! - Rob

[@unitytira4954]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights and encouraging me to embrace the interruptions I am experiencing for my ABBA is right there with me and strengths me to do His Will, Amen

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome, Unity, thank you for sharing today! - Rob

[@unitytira4954]

Blessings

[@lhutcheson9854]

So helpful to know it's an ongoing struggle/lesson to discern passivity, agency and surrender. ❤

[@BecomeNew]

Glad it was helpful! - Rob

[@darinsloan1454]

So good! John Ortberg + George MacDonald is about as good as it gets for me:))

[@BecomeNew]

It's pretty good for us, too, Darin! Thanks for sharing! - Rob

[@mistysmith2378]

So good! Thank you!

[@BecomeNew]

Glad you enjoyed it, Misty! - Rob

[@karenkeil7945]

My life was disrupted in 2015 when I quit my job to take care of my father. Even when I lost my father, it continued in a stable pattern until recently. There were some big changes, but they worked within the pattern. This summer, God has shown me (Or, I think He has shown me, I'm still inviting Him to correct me if I'm wrong) that the pattern will end, probably end with the year. In a sense, I'm ready. But the problem I have always had is the "need" to get to work on the next thing. When I was in college, I wanted the books for the next semester by the time the current semester was only halfway over. More recently, I've taken to calling it the HU!NY! ("Hurry Up! Not Yet!") Syndrome. And yes, the antidote is trusting God.

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you for sharing a part of your story - that I am sure we can all resonate with to some degree. We are grateful for your heart Bucky

[@cheryloechsle1880]

Oh how I needed to wake up to this! How blessed I am to be part of a community that helps me become “newer” daily as I seek God by renewing my mind and heart.

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome, Cheryl, thank you for sharing! - Rob

[@tracykamemoto4602]

Thank you!!💕🙏💕

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome - thank you for joining us Bucky

[@reubengitonga2055]

❤ Interruption is understanding I can’t control Everything. passivity is not the same as surrender.

[@BecomeNew]

Wasn't that good stuff, Rueben? Thanks for sharing. - Rob

[@lyddavetrov8176]

A Liberating Laser Moment: To Trust in the Living God. Thank You. 💖

[@BecomeNew]

Amen! Thank you for following, Lydda. - Rob

[@corkyfoley798]

I needed that today big time! Thanks John

[@BecomeNew]

I did too, Corky, glad it helped you! - Rob

[@RoseExieDavis]

Thank You All! The idea to examine interruptions has popped up repeatedly for me... hello... slow down & look around! I'm trying to listen God, please help me God🙏🏼

[@BecomeNew]

Dear friend, you are not alone. I'm asking God now, to help you encounter him more as you slow down and listen to him. He is your help and is closer than you think. - Brad

[@JoyChudacoff]

John, once again perfectly timed for me & the “interruptions” in my life🙏🏻♥️ Appreciate all your wisdom & time.

[@BecomeNew]

Joy, thank you for this note. I'm thankful you're part of the Become New community. - Brad

[@tracismith9590]

Live in today! Embrace today and its interruption; surrender to it: sometimes it's difficult to do;however, keep practicing ❤

[@BecomeNew]

It seems to a one of life's constants, Traci! Thanks for watching today. - Rob

[@judithsmith2657]

Wow, talk about a ‘light bulb’ moment.

[@BecomeNew]

Ah good, so nice to hear. We're grateful you're part of this community! - Brad

[@mad4manhattan]

Delayed flights, eh? Maybe you stayed still and sang songs, as we just heard modeled by Dallas W. in the other day’s devotional. 😉🎶

[@BecomeNew]

No doubt that's the path Dallas would've taken! Thanks for following! - Rob

[@lvshope]

Passivity NOT the same as surrender. Over or under attached? Why???

[@BecomeNew]

Thank you for watching today, Lindsay. - Rob