Soul Reset: When Life Stacks Too High

KEY VERSES:

• Mark 1:29–39
• Psalm 46:10
• Proverbs 4:23
• 1 John 2:6
• James 1:17

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Life doesn’t just move fast—it stacks. (Mark 1:29–34)
   • We carry burdens like work, family, expectations, and anxiety.
   • Life feels overwhelming because everything keeps piling up, not just speeding up.
2. Urgency never ends. (Mark 1:32–34)
   • Everyone wanted something from Jesus—just like life pulls on us.
   • Not all urgent things are important, and not all important things are urgent.
3. Jesus withdrew to reset. (Mark 1:35)
   • He got up early, found solitude, and prayed—before the next wave hit.
   • This was intentional and regular—not accidental or rare.
4. Solitude leads to clarity. (Mark 1:36–38)
   • Jesus didn’t get pulled back into the chaos—He stayed focused on His mission.
   • Time alone with God gives us clarity we can’t find in the noise.
5. Practicing solitude is obedience. (1 John 2:6)
   • If we’re following Jesus, we should live like He did.
   • Solitude is a discipline of faith, not an optional break.

TALK ABOUT IT:

1. What’s stacking up in your life right now and making you feel overwhelmed?
2. What does intentional soul care look like for you personally?
3. Why do you think Jesus made solitude a priority even when He was needed?
4. How does solitude lead to clarity for you?
5. What boundaries do you need to create or protect to care for your soul?
6. What lies do we believe about rest that keep us from practicing it?
7. What is one step you can take this week to create space to be still with God?

APPLY IT:

• Set aside 10–15 minutes each day to sit in quiet and pray.
• Put your phone on Do Not Disturb and step away from distractions.
• Ask God two questions in solitude: “What’s dragging me down?” and “What do You want to remind me of?”
• Establish boundaries to protect your time with God, even if it means disappointing people.
• Don’t wait until you’re burned out—build rest and reflection into your regular routine.