Don’t Let Busyness Become Carelessness
Scripture:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23
Reflection:
Life gets full.
Calendars stack up.
Phones buzz.
Deadlines press in.
And somewhere in the middle of all that movement… attention slips.
We don’t mean to overlook people.
We don’t mean to rush conversations.
We don’t mean to cut corners.
But busyness has a quiet way of turning into carelessness.
When we move too fast, we stop listening.
When we overload ourselves, we stop being present.
When we focus only on tasks, we forget the people attached to them.
God never called us to frantic motion. He called us to faithful stewardship.
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing what we do with intention, excellence, and heart.
Encouragement:
Slow down just enough to stay sharp.
Be present in the room you’re in.
Give your best, not your leftovers.
Whether you’re leading, serving, building, selling, teaching, or ministering—do it as if Jesus Himself is standing right there watching the details.
Because He is.
Don’t let busyness dull your edge.
Stay attentive. Stay intentional. Stay faithful.
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-Rev Carlos Figueroa
TheFreeBible.Org
