Life is a marathon, not a sprint. This means that you must balance, prioritize and pace yourself. Too often we throw caution to the wind and run full speed ahead. But that doesn’t last long and soon we are gasping for air, tired and burned out and ready to snap. This pressure can wear away at our patience and stress us out. This feeling also contributes to feeling anxious when things are not happening “fast enough”.
Resolve today to be a marathon runner…pace yourself to avoid being burned out. You’re in this for the long haul and sprinting or expecting fast results will only tire you out before you cross the finish line. Pray through your anxieties instead of tackling them on your own.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
This is also the idea behind the Sabbath day. This strategically allows you time to recharge, refocus and add breathing room or margin to your weekly schedule.
Make a list of areas in your life, schedule, etc…where you need to pace yourself. Then resolve to treat those areas like a marathon.
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