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      • RUN DON’T WALK OR WALK DON’T RUN

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      Run Don't Walk Or Walk Don't Run?

      Doug Fields | March 8, 2015

      In today’s culture, busy is the new normal. You may often find yourself caught in a whirlwind of activity that doesn’t leave time for your spouse, your kids, your friends, or for God. But busyness leads to relational pain and emotional emptiness. In this message, special guest, Doug Fields, teaches how you can choose a life with less speed and more fulfillment. You’ll learn how to experience the fullness of life that Jesus offers when you walk alongside him and say no to invitations that cause y

      Message Action Plan

      Message Action Plan

      Dear Saddleback Family,

      In last weekend’s message, special guest Doug Fields taught how to experience the fullness of life that Jesus offers when you walk alongside him and say no to invitations that cause you to be busy. As you go through your week, use the Message Action Plan below to help put the things you’ve learned into practice.

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      RUN DON’T WALK OR WALK DON’T RUN?
      Doug Fields

      Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
      Matthew 11:28-30

      1. Read these stories that show the pace of Jesus’ life
        • Jesus stopped TO LOVE
          Read Mark 5:21-42
        • Jesus took HIS TIME
          Read John 11:1-43
        • Jesus called OTHERS TO SLOW DOWN
          Read Luke 10:38-42
      2. Yellow Light: SLOW DOWN to evaluate what’s beneath your “yes.”

        Ask yourself why you just said yes to something.
      3. Red light: STOP saying “yes” and develop a “no” muscle.

        Ask yourself what you need to say no to.
      4. Green light: GO on a relaxed walk with Jesus.

        Bring a recognition of Jesus’ presence with you into everything you do today.
      More from this series

      More from this series

      Welcome Home
      February 8 - March 8, 2015
      • Run Don't Walk Or Walk Don't Run?
        March 8, 2015
      • Walking With God For Life
        March 1, 2015
      • How to Hear God's Voice
        February 15, 2015
      • Why God Made You!
        February 8, 2015
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