MARGIN 2 – 6PM EVENING SERVICE – PTR HENRY BROWN
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This document discusses the importance of scheduling wisely by making room for margin. It emphasizes that we must seek God first and make time for intimacy with Him through daily prayer and rest. We are advised to say no to good things so we can say yes to the best things, and to set priorities that put our relationships with God and our families above other commitments and activities. Failing to do this risks wasting our limited time on earth rather than understanding and doing God's will.
MARGIN 2 – 6PM EVENING SERVICE – PTR HENRY BROWN
- 3. • MARGIN: THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE BEYOND WHAT IS NECESSARY.
- 4. Margin – (1) the outside limit or edge of something; (2) a spare amount or measure allowed for contingencies or special situations
- 5. Schedule - a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done - a written or printed list of things and the times when they will be done
- 6. Time to be interrupted. Time to relax.
- 7. Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
- 8. What is our situation like?
- 9. In light of our family situations In light of our personal situation In light of our commitment to God
- 10. Good relationships need the time; they can’t live as just another item on our agenda because eventually that agenda is going to get reshuffled.
- 11. Good relationships need the time; they can’t live as just another item on our agenda because eventually that agenda is going to get reshuffled.
- 12. The question is: Do you have room in your life for your self?
- 13. Do you have room in your life for your family?
- 14. Do you have room in your life for your God?
- 15. Making and maintaining margin means allowing for the unexpected in life to happen (because it does).
- 17. What the Lord asks of us today is to make the time for him, make more than just an appointment, make ALONE time with him a daily priority.
- 18. We must be very careful how we live because our time on earth is limited.
- 19. Psalm 39:4 “Show me, LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.”
- 20. HOW DO WE SCHEDULE WISELY?
- 21. First we must know that God does everything according to His timetable.
- 22. God’s time does not always match our schedule.
- 23. We must make time for Him. We must be willing to wait for Him. We must be careful not to push our schedule on Him.
- 24. He sees the big picture. He has a plan. He has one goal. His glory.
- 25. We can try to fit God into our schedule but most of the time it does not work.
- 26. Margin requires saying no to some good things to be able to say yes to the best things.
- 27. SAY “NO” TO MANY GOOD THINGS, SO THAT WE CAN SAY “YES” TO THE BEST THINGS.
- 28. What does it mean?
- 29. Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- 30. Make the best use of your time
- 31. Ephesians 5:15-17 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- 32. What are the reasons why most of the time we fail to fix our schedules?
- 33. WHAT MATTERS ARE MISSING?
- 34. WHAT MATTERS ARE MISSING? 1) INTIMATE TIME WITH GOD.
- 35. Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
- 36. WHAT MATTERS ARE MISSING? 2) INTENTIONAL TIMES OF REST.
- 37. Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- 38. Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
- 39. How are your priorities organized?
- 40. Are you seeking love first? Money first? Kids first? Hobbies first?
- 41. Lack of priorities will always fragment our life and we may end up wasting time instead of enjoying the best that God has for us.
- 43. If we would be totally honest, the idea of transformation really scares us. That is because we know that such a radical change would be quite uncomfortable. We realize that with transformation comes a major overhaul of our lives and priorities.
- 44. The two greatest enemies of transformation are regrets for things we did in the past, & anxiety about what will happen to us in the future.