

The Distractions of Demand: Carry What Counts // Do Not Disturb (Part 3) // Pastor Amberly Bell
Aug 24, 2025
Pastor Amberly Bell, a dedicated leader at Transformation Church, discusses managing life's distractions in our fast-paced world. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on faith and self-care amid competing demands. Listeners are urged to assess what truly matters, practice mindfulness, and let go of non-essential burdens. Amberly draws on biblical stories to highlight the struggle for spiritual connection and the impact of multitasking on personal relationships. Her message encourages genuine presence and prioritizing our relationship with God.
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Demand-Driven Culture Splits Attention
- Amberly Bell observes we live in a demand-driven culture where attention is constantly pulled in many directions.
- That division of attention makes it impossible to give full devotion to any one thing, especially God.
Personal Burden Of Relationship Demands
- Amberly shares personal examples: needy husband, friendships, coworker expectations, and carrying more than she can handle.
- She uses these to illustrate how relationships can become exhausting demands rather than sources of joy.
Health And Meal-Prep Strain
- Amberly recounts staff dieting culture and her struggle with health, meal prepping separately from her husband, and hormone changes.
- She uses humor and detail to show how health demands add to life’s load.