Go Do Something

In the middle of our busyness, we can grab onto everything around us for fulfillment and happiness while overlooking the very person who can meet us where we are—Jesus.

REVIEW: Work Is Biblical.

READ: Genesis 2:15
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it."

DISCUSS: How can remembering that work is part of God’s good design change the way we approach our work and responsibilities?

REVIEW: Martha before Mary.

READ: 1 Peter 3:18
“Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.

DISCUSS: What can cause us to become so focused on doing things for God that we lose sight of simply being with Him?

REVIEW: Your primary source of identity is not what you do for God but who you are to God.

READ: 2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will overflow in every good work.”

DISCUSS: What would change in your life if you found your identity in who you are to God rather than in what you accomplish?

REVIEW: Just Sit, Talk, & Listen.

READ: Luke 10:39
“Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.”

DISCUSS: What is one thing you could change this week to create more intentional time to sit with Jesus, talk with Him, and listen?

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ASK

What from this lesson challenged you, encouraged you, or changed the way you think about your work, your identity, or your time with Jesus?

PRAY

Jesus, thank You for bringing us near to You. Help us remember that work is good, but it was never meant to replace our relationship with You. Keep us from becoming so busy doing things for You that we stop noticing You. Remind us that our identity is not found in what we accomplish, but in who we are to You. Teach us to sit at Your feet, talk with You, listen to You, and allow everything we do to flow from our relationship with You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

INVITATION TO RESPOND

This week, don't just go do something—start by sitting with Jesus, and let Him shape how you live, work, and serve. Here are five simple steps to help you begin:

• • Work With Purpose: As you work, pause throughout the day to acknowledge God’s presence and thank Him for the ability to do what is in front of you.
  • Put Jesus Before Performance: Before starting your day, take the first few minutes to pray, “Jesus, help me do this for You, not to prove myself.”
  • Know Who You Are: When you feel the need to prove yourself, stop and remind yourself, “My identity is found in who I am to God, not in what I accomplish.”
  • Just Sit: Start with five minutes of uninterrupted time with Jesus this week—put your phone away, sit quietly, and simply be present with Him.
  • Talk & Listen: Spend 15 minutes in prayer this week, telling Jesus everything on your heart, then read a Scripture and sit quietly, asking, “Jesus, what do You want me to hear today?”

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When life gets busy, don’t miss Jesus—come back to Him, find your life in Him, and let everything you do flow from being with Him.