“Margin” “Margin”

Got Margin?

Do What Matters Most

Got Margin?

Do What Matters Most

It’s the amount available beyond what is necessary. It’s the difference between what you have and what you need.

It’s the amount available beyond what is necessary. It’s the difference between what you have and what you need.

Definition of Margin:Definition of Margin:

Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV) Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)

1. Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits from a standard.

2. Acting or performing with care and precision

1. Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits from a standard.

2. Acting or performing with care and precision

Definition of Accuracy:Definition of Accuracy:

How Do We Get MarginIn Our Lives?

How Do We Get MarginIn Our Lives?

1.Schedule It1.Schedule It

“But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.”

“But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.”

Proverbs 14:22b (NIV)Proverbs 14:22b (NIV)

Hints toScheduling Margin:

Hints toScheduling Margin:

1.Ask The Right Question1.Ask The Right Question

In light of _______________, is it wise?

(fill in current life situation or phase of life)

In light of _______________, is it wise?

(fill in current life situation or phase of life)

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Psalm 90:12 (NIV)Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

Hints to Scheduling Margin: Hints to Scheduling Margin:

1. Ask The Right Question

2. Learn to Say NO to many GOOD things so we can say YES to the BEST things

1. Ask The Right Question

2. Learn to Say NO to many GOOD things so we can say YES to the BEST things

“Do not conform any longer 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's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

“Do not conform any longer 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's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Romans 12:2 (NIV)Romans 12:2 (NIV)

How Do We Get Margin In Our Lives?

How Do We Get Margin In Our Lives?

1.Schedule It

2.Determine What Matters Most

1.Schedule It

2.Determine What Matters Most

What Matters Most: What Matters Most:

1.Intimate Time With God1.Intimate Time With God

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Matthew 6:33 (NIV)Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

“Jesus died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live to please themselves. Instead, they will live to please Christ, who died and was raised for them.”

“Jesus died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live to please themselves. Instead, they will live to please Christ, who died and was raised for them.”

2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT)2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT)

What Matters Most: What Matters Most:

1.Intimate Time With God

2.Intentional Times of Rest

1.Intimate Time With God

2.Intentional Times of Rest

“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.”

“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.”

Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV)

“Margin” “Margin”

Got Margin?

Do What Matters Most

Got Margin?

Do What Matters Most