Luke 10:38-42Pastor Alan DionsonFebruary 6, 2022
Introduction:
1. Living by distraction
2. Living by design
A. RECOGNIZING THE BURDEN OF A DISTRACTED LIFE
1. Reasons for our choices
• Personal freedom
• Personal welfare
2. Results with too many choices
• We develop paralysis. (v. 40)
• We postpone our decisions. (v. 39)
• We are easily provoked. (v. 40-41)
• We are unable to find pleasure in our life. (v. 42)
B. RECLAIMING THE BLESSINGS OF A FOCUSED LIFE
1. Essence--discover the design of your life. (v. 39)
2. Explore--discern the vital from the trivial (v. 42a)
3. Eliminate--do more by doing less (v. 42b)
4. Experience--delight in the life God has prepared for you (v. 42c)
Conclusion
What is your one thing? (Luke 10:42; Psalm 27:4; Mark 10:21; Philippians 3:13)
