A door of opportunity is opened for Satan to bring destruction to the lives of those who get out of balance (see 1 Peter 5:8). Too much of anything is a problem, even if we are doing too much of a good thing. For example: work is good, but too much of it causes stress which can result in disease, resentment, depression, and the breakdown of relationships. Food is good, but as most of us know too much of it is not good. It is good to be organized, but if we become a perfectionist we can drive ourselves and everyone around us crazy. Sleep is vitally necessary and if we don’t get enough, we don’t feel good, but the other day I was talking to someone who said, “I have discovered that if I sleep too much, I don’t feel good.” Any area that is out of balance causes confusion and distress in our lives and steals the joy of the present moment.
I truly believe that maintaining a life of balance is possibly one of the biggest challenges we have. I encourage you to regularly examine your life and ask yourself honestly if you have allowed any area to get out of balance. Are you doing too much or too little of anything? A lack of balance could be the root cause of not enjoying life.
I have not always lived a balanced life, but I thank God for helping me reach the point where I do stay balanced now- at least most of the time. I encourage you to do the same. Balance your activities and vary your routine. Don’t do the same things all the time or overdo anything. Do all things in moderation. That way, you’ll avoid burnout and be able to enjoy everything.
Think about It
Do you live a balanced life? Where do you need to improve and how can you do better?
