Over-Functioning, the Pressure to Meet Every Need, and What We Can Learn from Jesus
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Episode Over-Functioning, the Pressure to Meet Every Need, and What We Can Learn from Jesus
Today's Scripture: Mark 1:35–39
When everyone needs something from you, it can feel loving—even responsible—to respond immediately. But there is a difference between compassion and being controlled by demand. Today’s episode looks at Mark 1 and the surprising way Jesus responds when everyone is looking for him. He withdraws to pray, stays rooted in God, and moves from clarity instead of urgency. We explore:
*Why over-functioning often starts with anxiety
*What Jesus models instead
*The difference between compassion and compulsion
*Why solitude and prayer help with discernment
*How to discern what is truly yours to carry today
Go Deeper: Episode 138: Breaking Free from Over-Functioning: Discover the Hidden Cost of Always Being the Responsible One
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