You can't outrun what's draining you
Busyness Is Killing You On The Inside
A Multi-Session Study Guide
Inspired by the People's Church message series (peoples.church)
We live in a running-minded society — chasing the next milestone, the next achievement, the next fix. But the treadmill of life is wearing us out, robbing us of joy and peace. This study series explores why we run, what it costs us, and how God invites us to step off the treadmill and into His rest.
Multiple sessions with key scriptures
Small group discussion questions
Simple daily action per session
Spiritual fruit focus throughout
Power reminders for daily trust
The Study Sessions
Pause. Reflect. Rest.
Why We Run and How to Stop
Matthew 6:31-32 • 1 Kings 19:4 • Matthew 11:28-30 • Philippians 4:6-7 • Isaiah 40:31
How Pride Fuels Your Busyness
Proverbs 16:18 • Proverbs 18:12 • Galatians 1:10 • Philippians 2:3 • 1 Peter 5:5-6
Creating Space for God's Blessing
Mark 6:31 • Ecclesiastes 4:6 • Exodus 20:8-10 • Psalm 23:1-2 • Isaiah 30:15
How Distractions Derail Your Life
Luke 10:41-42 • Mark 4:18-19 • Hebrews 12:1-2 • Colossians 3:2 • Proverbs 4:25
Four Signs You're Too Busy
Mark 8:36 • Psalm 127:2 • Matthew 6:33 • Luke 12:15 • 1 Timothy 6:6-7
You Don't Have to Run to Be Loved
You can't fix an inner emptiness with outer achievements. Real rest begins not when you slow down your schedule, but when you surrender your soul to the One who knows what you need. Come to Him — and find rest for your soul.