Episode Overview
Change is inevitable. In fact, Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, “There is a time for When work becomes an addiction, it becomes a problem for everyone. Whether you’re a workaholic yourself, married to one or simply know someone who is, you’ve probably felt the pain it can bring.
While hard work is to be commended, Jesus was careful to make sure that we understood that relationships should be our first priority. In this episode, we share how Ray’s addiction to work nearly tore apart their marriage and some of the lessons they’ve learned in dealing with workaholism.
How Jesus Dealt With Overworking
As Jesus sat with Mary, her sister, Martha hurried to be attentive to all of Jesus’ needs… or so it appeared. However, we see that at Martha complains about her sister’s seeming lack of care, Jesus points out that it is Mary, not Martha, who is doing what is needed and best in the moment by simply spending time with Him.
4 Lessons Learned From A Workaholic
- It’s Easy For Workaholics To Lose Sight Of What Is Most Important
- Workaholics Will Justify Their Workload
- It’s Difficult For Workaholics To Shift Gears (Slow Down)
- Workaholics Will Eventually Pay For Their Addiction
Tips For The Workaholic
- Remember that your worth is derived from who you are, not from what you do
- Create & honor your calendar
- Eat right & exercise
- Take tech breaks
- Create a Vision Frame – Find Out More Below & Download Your Free Family Vision Frame
Share Your Story
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