The Busy Christian's Guide to Busyness
Ebook
Overview
Do you say ‘yes’ to requests when really you mean to say ‘no’- Do you feel permanently trapped by your 24/7 lifestyle?
While offering practical help to busy Christians, Tim Chester also opts for root-and-branch treatment: you need to deal radically with the things that are driving you.
If you’re busy because of the following:
’I need to prove myself’
’Otherwise things get out of control’
’I like the pressure/money’
think again!
At the root of our ’slavery’ are serious misunderstandings, often reinforced by our culture. If we want to be free, then we need to counteract them with God’s word. It’s important to manage our time, but it’s more important to manage our hearts.
God has promised his rest to all who are weary and burdened (Matthew 11:28). It’s up to us to accept it.
Start here
Slow down, I want to get off!
Is busy bad?
Use your time effi cientlySort out your pri or ities
Glorify God all the time
Getting to the heart of busy ness
I’m busy because I need to prove myself - The liberating rest of God
I’m busy because of other people’s expec ta tions - The liberating fear of God
I’m busy because oth er wise things get out of control - The liberating rule of God
I’m busy because I prefer being under pres sure - The liberating refuge of God
I’m busy because I need the money - The liberating joy of God
I’m busy because I want to make the most of life - The liberating hope of God
Conclusion: Finding rest in the midst of busyness
Notes
- Title: The Busy Christian's Guide to Busyness
- Author: Tim Chester
- Publisher: IVP
- Print Publication Date: 2012
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781844746613, 9781844743025, 1844743020, 1844746615
- Resource ID: LLS:9781844746613
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T22:41:54Z
Tim Chester is a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training and has written over 40 books. He has a PhD in theology and PgDip in history along with 25 years’ experience of pastoral ministry. He is married with two grown-up daughters and lives in rural Derbyshire, where he is part of a church plant.