The Hare and The Tortoise

[Beslowtoanger]

I’m worried that I’m getting myself a bit worn out with my overactive mind, constant researching of God, reading the Bible and nothing else matters.

It’s causing a touch of anxiety that if I don’t do everything concerned with God daily then God will be disappointed in me. I’m not just talking about simple reading, I’m talking about God being in my mind literally all day. Should I take it as a blessing or can I take little breaks, then come back to Him later in the day or night to read my Bible?

Im a man of extremes, it has to be all or nothing, but I understand this is a lifetime commitment, so is it better to be a Tortoise rather than a Hare?

 

[timothyu]

God wants us to listen to Him and we leave little time for that pursuing what leaves no room to listen and follow His lead in life.

 

[Wings like Eagles]

I take breaks and rely on Grace, no one is perfect, God is not disappointed in us.

 

[timothyu]

It's not so much about us as about who we follow, God or His rebellious elohim which we as a rule mirror.

 

[honey badger]

a sense of lack whereby all things become of gain ... seeing you put this in deeper felllowship, how deep you want to go ...

 

[jacks]

The Lord doesn't want you to be stressed out by him. Trust Him and relax.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11;28-30

 

[Berserk]

Theological understanding is the booby prize because most Christians have just enough religion to inoculate them against the real thing--a sustained intimate personal relationship with Christ.
Yes, feelings can be deceptive, but it's easier to feel your way to God than to think your way to God.
Sustained meditative practice and prayer are the keys to victorious living.

 

[Beslowtoanger]

Thank you all for your counsel

I just had a day reading less yesterday. I still did my prayer work.

I picked back up this morning with renewed and calmer thinking in this respect and finished off Exodus in my Bible journey. This morning I have been in prayer as I am every morning but I feel less inclined to research all day, which I believe is a gift from God because I asked for rest.

My time is better spent reading the word than watching endless YouTube videos on variable Christian topics. My instruction is to read and the gain understanding through videos on that particular subject.

God Bless you all

David