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Published: Sept. 15, 2012, 2:55 a.m.

Sometimes it seems like the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity,\u201dand then some. But there is another way\u2026one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Come explore what it means to live with Margin.

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Title of Message: What is Margin?

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Margin:\xa0 The amount available beyond what is necessary.

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Margin: The difference between what you have and what you need.\xa0

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(Luke 10:38-40) As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.

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(Luke 10:40) She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"

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(Matthew 7:13) \u2026For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

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(Matthew 7:14) But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

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(Romans 12:2) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\u2019s will is\u2014his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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(Luke 10:41) "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

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When Margin Decreases:

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Stress Increases

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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Relational Intimacy Decreases

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Where Margin Begins:

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(Matthew 11:28-29) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. \xa0

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(Psalm 46:10) Be still, and know that I am God.

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(Isaiah 58:11) The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

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[SALVATION PRAYER]

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(Luke 10:38-40) As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.

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(Luke 22:19) And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, \u201cThis is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.\u201d

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\xa0(Luke 22:20) In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, \u201cThis cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

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[COMMUNION]

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