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Doing Too Much

Buffalo Bills quarterback, Josh Allen has established himself as one of the better players in the NFL, but he has struggled at times with turnovers.

When asked about what he needed to do to cut down on turnovers, Allen said, “Decision-making is No. 1, trusting the game plan, trusting the guys around me, and trying not to do too much.”

Allen is capable of doing so much on the field, but he’s wise to realize he’s trying to do too much at times.

When it comes to our own lives, are we willing to admit that many of the struggles we’re dealing with are a result of us trying to do too much?

Are we trying to force things?

Are we putting too much pressure on ourselves?

Do we realize we don’t have to do everything “on the field”?

Oftentimes in life, we overdo it with activities, work, and busyness, resulting in too much on our plates. In turn, we get burned out, and distracted, and become less effective.

Thankfully, God wants us to rest physically and spiritually in Him. We must ask Him what we should say yes and no to. That way we can ensure we’re doing what He says is best for ourselves, while also allowing for proper rest.

We must be willing to step aside from the work, striving, and the daily grind, and trust Him to help us be okay when we don’t do everything and don’t fill our calendars morning to night.

As we’re told in Psalm 127:2, “It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.”

The temptation to try and do too much is very intense, but let’s be encouraged to trust God and rest both physically and spiritually because, thankfully, it’s not just up to us to make a big play every time.

I’m Bryce Johnson, and you can UNPACK that!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for the ways You empower and strengthen me to do Your work. Help me to know when to rest and help me be aware of the times I’m trying to do too much. I pray I’ll trust You more and trust the people around me to help carry the load. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

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