Craig T. Owens

This has been a very full week for me—and it’s only Wednesday morning! Sometimes when things get busy, I tend to get unbalanced.

No, I don’t mean I’m losing my mind! I mean I tend to hyper-focus on some things and almost lose sight of other things. 

One thing I always make time for is my Bible reading time. So as I was reading Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, I quickly spotted the balance Paul called us to:

• Watch for God and stay occupied.
• Be aware of evil but not obsessed with it.
• Be sensitive but not reactionary.
• Keep an eye on current events and balance them with Scripture.
• Pray for yourself and pray for others.
• Be busy but not a busybody.
• Work hard and trust God.
• Warn a brother that’s in error and continue to love him.

Ah, yes, I needed that! I hope it helps you too.