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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
A short and sharp read which helpfully points out some of the reasons for our constant state of busyness and what can be done about them. DeYoung writes personally and honestly about his own struggles in this area, something experienced by so many of us living in a society that has almost forgotten how to not be busy.
I hate wasting time, because I’m often “too busy” and I don’t want to do something stupid when I could do something meaningful.
Kinda felt like I was too busy for this book, but the audio was only 2 hours so I decided to give it a listen.
Something that bothered me was when he mentioned that the law of “dont” is a breath of fresh air when he is always consumed with the “do.” But, he fails to affirm that the dont or the do imperatives are both law. Not gospel, and can not give us a “breath of fresh air.” This is a minor issue, but it’s something that I’ve become a lot more attune to picking up and it bothers me a great deal.
I loved when he told us to remind ourselves that we are “not the Christ”
I also agreed wholeheartedly that christians are not called to “do everything that is good” and this is something I have been wrestling with a lot recently. I quit Facebook. I have stepped back from a lot, and I struggle with the guilt of not doing good. However, the gospel has comforted me. Not what I am doing that is good - but, what Christ has done and is doing in me. I’m being sanctified. And I can trust him in a season where I’m not “as busy” and I know that seasons of “busy” will come.
This book wasn’t horrible, but I probably won’t recommend it to anyone.
Kinda felt like I was too busy for this book, but the audio was only 2 hours so I decided to give it a listen.
Something that bothered me was when he mentioned that the law of “dont” is a breath of fresh air when he is always consumed with the “do.” But, he fails to affirm that the dont or the do imperatives are both law. Not gospel, and can not give us a “breath of fresh air.” This is a minor issue, but it’s something that I’ve become a lot more attune to picking up and it bothers me a great deal.
I loved when he told us to remind ourselves that we are “not the Christ”
I also agreed wholeheartedly that christians are not called to “do everything that is good” and this is something I have been wrestling with a lot recently. I quit Facebook. I have stepped back from a lot, and I struggle with the guilt of not doing good. However, the gospel has comforted me. Not what I am doing that is good - but, what Christ has done and is doing in me. I’m being sanctified. And I can trust him in a season where I’m not “as busy” and I know that seasons of “busy” will come.
This book wasn’t horrible, but I probably won’t recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic book, but the last chapter left me a bit disappointed and wanting more. Still would highly recommend
I’m glad I read this book. It’s honestly a really good little book to reorient one’s mind. This book doesn’t demonize a busy lifestyle, it just shows the reader how to keep a busy schedule well, and also give tips to those who do want to reduce the busyness of their life. It doesn’t glorify overwork, but it also doesn’t push for a leisure based life either. If anything, this book teaches the reader about balance and doing all you do to the honour of Christ. It’s definitely worth a read.
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challenging
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reflective
fast-paced
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