I want to work hard at the things that my father, the King, gives me to do. I want to own them and pursue them with gusto but, I don't want them to own me or define me. I want to engage in the assignments that I am given to the best of my abilities and energies. But the tasks, roles and assignments can't be about my identity. When it becomes about my identity I lose perspective. Trying to prove myself through what I do distorts my thought and emotions. When that happens I lose my ability to think clearly and rationally. Then anxiety and fear take over and I am trashed.
As my identity is defined by my relationship with God I can live more freely and lightly as Jesus promised...
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." (Mat 11)
Yea, that sounds good.
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