Overrated

Proverbs 23:4, Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease!
First, I want you to notice that this verse does not say don't work.  And it does
not say don't work hard.  It says don't overwork.

There are some people in God's family who are not led, they are driven.  They
are so focused on reaching their goals and achieving whatever level of success
they are going after, that they are making a lot of sacrifices along the way.

But they are making the wrong sacrifices.  They are sacrificing their marriage
and they are sacrificing their relationship with their kids.  Why?  Because they
overwork.  And, friend, that is not healthy.

In fact, I would say that overworking is as unhealthy as not working.  You miss
out on the grand things in life, the important things in life.  With some people,
even their relationship with God gets squeezed out because they overwork.

You need to be motivated; you need to work hard; but you don't want to overdo
it to the point that you don't have time for your children.  You don't want to work
so hard that you don't have time for your spouse.  And you don't want to so
overwork that you don't have time for your God. 

You are missing life if you are just after possessions, and you are sacrificing
the more important things along the way.

How does your work life measure up today?  Are you overworking at the expense
of your marriage, your family, and your relationship with God?  If so, determine
today to get your life back in balance.

Overworking is overrated! 

When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache.
When you open it, he collapses.
When he sees you reading it, he faints.
When he sees that you are living what you read, he flees.

forwarded by: Enrico Plamenco