The Trouble With Thorns: How Busyness Chokes Your Faith

Busyness has become our badge of honor. The world pulls us in a thousand directions, and every “open tab” in our lives steals a little more of our strength, focus, and peace. But long before we talked about the “attention economy,” Jesus described something deeper—thorns that choke out the life God wants to grow within us.

In this message, Pastor Steven begins our new Christmas series, A Weary World Rejoices, by teaching from Matthew 13 and Luke 10. We explore:

• Why our worry, hurry, and constant activity drain us spiritually
• How the “cares of this world” crowd our hearts and hide our witness
• Why good things can become thorns when they take the place of the most important thing
• Practical steps to clear space for spiritual growth this Christmas
• The hope Jesus brings into our busyness, anxiety, exhaustion, and darkness

If you’ve been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually drained, this message is for you.