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2009.07.05
Surviving The Blur
There are stages of life where it would be easy to slip into survival mode. Busy schedules, big-time responsibilities, and a hectic pace of life can leave us wondering how we’ll survive the blur. We can all think of stages where this description fits the bill. We’re going to talk today about a stage of life that’s filled with some of the most mundane and yet most meaningful moments of life. Parenting young children is no easy task, but there’s got to be a better way than just surviving the blur.
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Adam Workman
Pastor of Small Groups
Stages
For further thought and discussion:
- What’s the most hectic stage of life that you’ve experienced? Discuss what made it so hectic.
- What is your typical reaction when life takes on a frantic pace?
- Read James 4:14. James’ point here is that man’s plans are always tentative; he’s not in as much control as he often thinks he is, so that there is no place for pride. But another insight gained from this verse is the brevity of life, especially in light of eternity. In the grand scheme of things, we have very limited time on earth. Discuss how knowing this should prompt us to live.
- It’s easy to lose focus of what’s most important when in the midst of a stage that demands lots of time and energy. In Ephesians 5:16 Paul tells us to “redeem the time” or to make the most of every opportunity. This tells us that in every stage of life we’re given the opportunity and privilege of making a significant contribution and impact. How could you make the most of your current stage of life? What contributions could you make?
- As a parent of young children, when do you feel most like you are just trying to keep your head above water?
- In what ways could you refocus your perspective from survival mode to making the most of every opportunity with your children?
- What benefits have you seen so far as a result of investing and building into the lives of your children?
- Is there anything that is keeping you so preoccupied that you aren’t making the investment in your children as you should? What will you do about that?
