1 Timothy 4:6

As much as we hate to admit it, we love to be busy. But is our busyness drawing us closer to what matters most? Or is it just a distraction from God’s calling for our lives? In this 4-day Bible Plan, we’ll explore questions to ask yourself about busyness, so you can reclaim what matters most in your life.

What is a leader? How does God want me to lead? These are the questions we will be studying as we move through this plan. God’s directions, or blueprints, in the way you lead, unlocks new things in our faith, life, and relationships. And this plan is a great starting point for figuring out what that can look like in your life!

The first of Paul’s three “pastoral epistles,” 1 Timothy focuses on the church as a “pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In the letter, Paul commands Timothy to “guard the deposit” (1 Timothy 6:20) by combatting false teachers, protecting the flock of Christ, and structuring the church well. 1 Timothy shows us the incredible privilege of being in God’s church and the high calling of leading it.

This devotional was based on “How to maintain a solid marriage,” a sermon by Pastor Gerardo Cárdenas. We will look at tips on how to maintain a strong marriage over the years. We will learn to invest in what strengthens a marriage and the daily growth of a couple. We will advance together spiritually and in our service to God. Applying the wisdom of Christ will produce constant joy.