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Great quote and unexpected source! It takes a certain amount of grit and intentionality to avoid the barrenness of busy!
Michele Morin recently posted…Life, Life, and More Life
Brenda,
Oh how the enemy wants to sucker us into being busy. So true that busyness leads to a barren existence. Community with God and others leads to life.
Blessings,,
Bev xx
Bev @ Walking Well With God recently posted…What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up?
Thanks for sharing this great quote. It is easy to get caught up in busyness. Important to remember why that’s not the best idea.
God never called us to busy. Amen!
Becky Hastings recently posted…Too Good Not To Share
As always, a pleasure to link words with you my friend! I’m taking time out from busy this weekend and praying God speaks and directs my path. Thanks for the encouragement!
Jill recently posted…Change of Plans
That’s such a great quote! Hope you’re having a nice week!
Lisa/Syncopated Mama recently posted…Passport to Fun – Epic Real-Life Road Trip
Thanks for sharing that thought provoking quote. Many blessings to you, friend. 🙂
KellyRBaker recently posted…3 Ways to Surrender Your Glory to God
Great quote! I’m still chewing on that phrase “the barrenness of a busy life.” Thanks for hosting. Blessings, Brenda.
Donna Reidland recently posted…“The Mere Edges of His Ways!” August 17
What a challenging quote for type A,firstborn personalities!
Praying you find time to rest and bear the fruitfulness it brings.
~Sherry Stahl
xoxo
Satan gets me every time with the busyness of life. I fall prey to his lies. Trying to fight back. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Maree
Maree Dee recently posted…First Day of School for the Mom of a Child with a Mental Illness
Woah…. Those are some wise words from long ago… Wonder what he would say about it today… I guess exactly what he already did. Lord have mercy on my busy life and lead me instead to the fruit you have prepared for me!
Liz recently posted…Move Toward the Mess – Possibilities Not Practicalities
Great quote! I totally relate. Thanks for hosting!
Great wisdom in that quote! Hope your summer is going well!
Julie recently posted…The Best Way to Complete Health and Wellness is Christ
Brenda, yours was the second post that addressed the topic of busy lives. That coupled with the things God has been showing me about my busy life are causing me to pause and really ponder. Thank you for this quote!
I love the graphic! It’s a sermon in a few words.
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