Thursday; February 27

Do we ever feel like we are overwhelmed?  There are certain times in my life when I feel like a dog chasing my tail – I am doing something in a big hurry, but never feel like I am accomplishing anything.  There is a lot of action and activity, but very little satisfaction.  So what can we do to make our lives more productive?
The most obvious answer to this question is to live a life filled with purpose.  When we consciously determine those things that are important to us and put a priority on pursuing that goal, we will find contentment.  Have you ever wondered how Jesus could deal with the constant distractions in His life?  Maybe it was because He knew His purpose and invested His life in furthering it.  We might imagine that the Son of God who came to earth to rescue mankind from itself (and satan) would innately understand His purpose, but the great thing about Jesus is that He kept that purpose first and foremost in His mind.  I imagine Jesus often repeated what He said to Zacchaeus, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10).
What is our purpose?  When we figure that out, we will be able to set aside the distractions that take us off our path and, as a result, reduce the unproductive stress that too often keeps us tied up in knots.
          Think About It!

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