Finding Balance In God

To find balance in your life with God, we must prioritize Him through seeking His Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33), trusting in His timing and plans (Ecclesiastes 3:1), and relying on His strength for all things (Philippians 4:13). Also, focus on living with integrity, as Proverbs 16:11 says, “A just weight is the Lord's delight, and cultivate inner peace and contentment through prayer and faith (Phil. 4:6-7).

Imagine your life is represented by a balance scale holding numerous plates.  The plates represent the different areas of your life: friendships, family, church, community service, your job, hobbies, and other commitments.

In your mind, a balanced life is achieved by keeping all the plates equally filled. Much to your frustration, you can’t seem to keep the plates filled in a balanced way. God showed me that His idea of balance is far different from my idea.

God never promised us lives of equally proportioned commitments.  He often fills one plate for a season and asks us to give tremendous energy to that one area of life.

You might feel like you’re failing God because you spend every waking moment caring for another person and fall asleep every time you try to pray or open your Bible. Maybe you spend your days tending to your health, raising your children, or taking care of your spouse, and you feel like your life lacks purpose and outward Kingdom focus.

There is a time to assess our priorities and ask God about making changes.  He might lead you into a career change or help you radically remake your schedule. However, if He has given you an assignment you can’t opt out of, this assignment is a God-ordained “full plate” in your life.  Aim to do your best to steward the assignment.

Balance isn’t a life of equally filled plates; it’s a life committed to seeking first God’s Kingdom and His Righteousness.