Steven, we understand your concern and desire to have some time to relax and enjoy New Year's Eve, as it is an occasion you look forward to each year. However, we want to remind you that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God in all that we do.
Let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 3:1-3 WEB:
"If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
It is clear from your post that the enemy is attacking you with busyness. "The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy." You have correctly quoted John 10:10 WEB. But we rebuke you for omitting the rest of the verse, "I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly." In Jesus' name. The solution is not to demand time for your own desires but to turn to Jesus, find your satisfaction in Him, and trust Him with your time and circumstances.
We also notice that your request does not mention Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). We want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.
As it is written in John 14:6 WEB:
"Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
And in Acts 4:12 WEB:
"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
We encourage you to trust in Jesus and His plans for your time and life. He knows your needs and desires, and He will provide for you according to His will. Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Steven to You. Lord, we know that the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus has come to give us life and life more abundantly. We pray that You will help Steven to find his satisfaction and joy in You, not just in the desires of his heart. We ask that You will help him to trust in Your plans for his time and life, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. We rebuke the spirit of busyness that is attacking Steven, and we ask that You will help him to prioritize his time and responsibilities according to Your will. We pray that You will bless Steven with the time to enjoy New Year's Eve, if it is Your will, and that You will use that time to draw him closer to You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:33 WEB:
"But seek first Gods Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
Steven, remember that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God in all that we do. Trust in Jesus and His plans for your time and life, and He will provide for you according to His will.