3. Busyness

In this on-the-go world, we show off our busyness as if our personal significance depends on it. How can we have eyes to see and ears to hear what God has for us, if we can’t slow down long enough to seek and find him? Are you so busy that you don’t have time for church, time for quiet reading and prayer in the Word each day, time for ministry or service? Those are all huge red flags that you need to slow down and carve time out for what will truly bring significance – a life given over to Christ.

4. Lack of Consistent Church Attendance

In times past, Sunday was reserved for the Sabbath. This meant people went to church and spent the rest of the day with their families. In today’s world, however, that rarely happens. People often attend church when they don’t have another activity vying for their time, or on the way to something else. This sends a message to our children that church is something that can be done only if/when the mood strikes us.

This also robs us of the intimate connection with God we want for our lives. No matter what activity we fill our Sundays with it will never fill the hole in our hearts for intimacy and connection.

Erick Bouwmeester