Actually, I have thought for the last few days that this is a lost effort and it really isn't going to happen. I often wonder how some people who are so successful do such a great job of staying so on top of things.
I consider myself to be quite organized, and think I do a pretty good job of delegating and getting lot's of folks involved.
But, Today I was driving back from having lunch with my sweet wife, (which never happens due to her schedule when school starts back - so I was pumped about that) and was sitting at a stop light when all I could thinks was "Holy cow I have a lot of work to do today."
With lots of talk about taking personal time and days off, I have been trying to actually use Tuesday as my day off, but right now I have SonQuest to prepare for, my weekly worship outreach event, Sunday's class and not to mention preparing to lead tons of people into the throne room of God on Sunday. That doesn't include all of the other stuff I have on my plate. I met with our shepherds last week and while I think they meant well, I left that meeting with as much to do or more than ever!
In all this I realize that God is good! I believe right now there is some major shaping happening in me and Satan is working hard to stop it. I also think that Port City is really about to hit a huge stride as far as growth and that is absolutley exhilarating to me, and it helps me push myself even harder. Although I know I should be careful, being an A personality who can't sit or stand still long enough to even brush his teeth is amazing! (Don't worry I am a brusher - and once in a while I even floss, its just that I leave the water running while I brush cause I have to have at least one more thing to think about while I do it. Ha!) My point, I seem to never have time to make time.
This last week was fun because I didn't lead worship - no, one better, I filled in for our minister who was out on vacation. That was great because I got a challenge from my wife to really push the envelope with a message that has never been shared among our family, of course this challenge came on Friday, after my original leeson plan and outline were already done. But I believe it was God's purpose for me to change my message. One thing I know for sure is this, I had more people come up to me and say how thought provoking it was then ever before, many said, "I really needed that, thanks so much." I felt pretty good even though much of the time I felt flat. I am not someone who can over prepare, I am a much better thinker in that situation when I do it on the fly. Anyway, I know God didn't want me to get all pumped up, and Satan probably had great hopes for my discouragement when one of the sweetest ladies in our fellowship (I will withhold the name to protect the guilty) came up to me and said..."I enjoyed your lesson today, it was just what the doctor ordered. Your no Bruce (our minister) but a great stand in."
Thank you Lord for opportunities to find humility among your people!
Clarissa said...
Just remember that blogging is something for YOU and it's not any kind of job requirement. It is your blog and you use it how you need to!
Blessings --
CL said...
Clarrisa, Thanks for the encouragement, I think finding my lost mind in the hurried life I lead is a lost cause, but I do wish I had the time to blog more.
