Hey Friends đ
True confession time.
I over-committed last year.
Big time.
Our full school calendar + family commitments and drama + writing a book + numerous ministry opportunities equaled one stressed out, overly strained mama. I get jittery thinking about my overloaded days and restless nights.
But no more.
Instead Iâve been intentional about creating different choices and habits. As I prayerfully reflect on the life of Jesus, Iâve noticed 5 things that Jesus didnât do, and maybe Iâmaybe weâshouldnât either.
WJDD â What Jesus Didnât Do
1. Jesus didnât worry about what everyone else would think.
We donât see Him wrestling with people pleasing. Jesus was never like, âOh no, theyâre going to be disappointed if I donât have coffee with them, volunteer to help, or bring a meal.â
Jesus made choices He knew would not please others. He was intimately aware of His specific purpose and calling, focusing on His specific Kingdom assignment, He didnât need the approval and admiration of others.
2. Jesus didnât compare Himself with others.
Jesus wasnât on FB or Pinterest thinking â âI wish I looked more like Peter (built like a rock), or had fast running legs like John.â
Nope.
Jesus’ days were not filled comparing or competing, but only completing the work God assigned to Him.
3. Jesus didnât overfill His days.
We donât see Jesus running from need to need, demand to demand, sun up to sun down with too much to do and no space even to take a breath.
His pace was one of purpose, not persistently hurried and rushed.
Jesus took time to rest, pray, celebrate, breathe, and enjoy the company of those closest to Him.
He said “no” to good things to save energy for all the God things to accomplish.
4. Jesus didnât fill His days with âshouldâs.â
Isnât this good news? I couldnât find even one âshouldâ in the Gospels. Never did Jesus sayâŚ.
- I should serve since no one else is willing.
- I should check in and see how they are doing.
- I should send out one more email.
Jesus was closely connected to His heavenly Father, and He knew what assignments were His to complete. He did so joyfullyâletting go of all unrealistic expectations and âshouldâs.â
5. Jesus didnât do everything Himself.
In the Bible, we observe Jesus training and equipping others to help Him complete His work. Would it be perfect? No. Clearly His disciples were still learning. Yet Jesus saw the value of involving others to help, and experienced the joy of watching His disciples use their gifts and talents for His Kingdom work.
Ok friends, your turn.
As you look over the WJDD list, are there any surprises?
Which is the hardest for you to carry out in your everyday life?
What one strategy could you implement in your life this season? Iâd love to hear from you!
Letâs pray: Oh God, thank You for Your love and grace in our lives. Thank You for Jesus and His perfect example. Help us, Lord, to learn from His pace of purpose, and pursue a life of intention and peace. For Your glory alone. In Jesusâ Powerful Name. Amen.
My life changed when I stopped saying “yes” to everything for all the wrong reasons…refining my focus helped so much. God will always see to it that we h e time for the things on HIS agenda. ? This is such a great post!