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Jul 07, 2013

Carpe Diem (part 1)

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Rhythm

Detail:

God desires that we seize the day, but how do we seize the day in our hectic world?  Seizing the day involves us...

1.  Realizing that the balanced life is not possible.
     Involves understanding that life is...
          A.  Not stationary.
          B.  Constantly shifting.
     And that there are different...
          C.  Seasons.
          D.  Life stages.

2.  Having the right priorities.
          A.  The Lord
          B.  Our loved ones
          C.  Our labor
          D.  Our leisure

3.  Adopting the biblical paradigm for time.
     There is...
          A.  Chronos – quantity time.
          Involves...
               >  Pacing yourself.
               >  Building rituals.
               >  Oscillating work and rest.
          B.  Kairos – quality time
               >  Releasing expectations.
               >  Seizing opportunities.
               >  Anticipating what's next.

4.  Taking the practical steps toward rhythm.
     Involves...
          A.  Repenting of wasted opportunities.
          B.  Releasing your guilt to God.
          C.  Redeeming your time for Christ.
          D.  Recognizing God's plan for our time.