He Leadeth Me You're Busy. God Can Help.
Feb 15, 2024
Fr. John Ignatius Ezratty, a priest with the Archdiocese of Denver and popular SEEK speaker, joins Jessica to tackle the strain of modern busyness on spirituality. They explore how a hectic life can both hinder and enhance one's connection with God. Fr. John emphasizes the need for humility and the courage to prioritize what truly matters. He also discusses breaking free from the victim mentality and taking ownership of choices. Listeners are encouraged to integrate faith into everyday moments, reminding us that spirituality can thrive even in chaos.
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Busyness as Identity
- Busyness is a pandemic, becoming part of our identity, especially in fast-paced cultures.
- We feel something is wrong if we're not busy, even using it as a default response.
Learning to Say No
- Learn to say no, even to good things, as God doesn't expect us to do everything.
- Recognize our limitations; saying no doesn't mean saying no to God.
Apricot Tree Analogy
- Jessica describes pruning apricot trees, cutting good branches for bigger fruit elsewhere.
- This illustrates how God may ask us to let go of good things for better ones.