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Why you can’t seem to get balance no matter what you try...”
How to practice today...
Jerome Chandler
September 30, 2025
Everyone talks about work-life balance, but balance isn’t something you chase — it’s something you receive when life is ordered by God.
Scripture reminds us where peace is found
Matthew 6:33 — “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
True order begins with God at the center. Without Him, balance is just another word for burnout.
Saints knew the secret long before us
St. Augustine wrote: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” Balance isn’t about equal parts of work and rest — it’s about finding rest in God.
Science shows order brings calm
Psychology research confirms that people with clear priorities and structured routines experience lower stress and better mental health. Trying to “do it all” raises cortisol and anxiety, while a centered life reduces both.
How to practice today
Begin your morning with 5 minutes of silence and prayer before opening email.
List your top 3 tasks for the day, then release the rest to God.
End your workday by giving thanks for one way God provided.
Why this matters for professionals
Chasing balance through hustle only multiplies stress. But centering life on God produces calm leadership, clearer decisions, and healthier teams.
Stop chasing balance. Let Christ order your steps, and real peace will follow.
