I kind of feel like I'm riding a unicycle, balancing spinning plates on a pole from the tip of my nose, and juggling pins, all at the same time. I'm just waiting for the fire ring hoop that I'll need to jump through.....
It's been crazy. I have guests staying with me, work is busy, I have another friend coming to visit this week, and yet another friend that will be staying with me next weekend. Last Sunday, we had a class brainstorming luncheon on new ministry roles in the group. And, I have people from class coming over after Church this Sunday. For an introvert, that's a LOT of social interaction.
But that's not all. I've had Thursday night community group and Sunday class to prepare for and lead. I have to run the projector during Worship the next two Sundays. I've had to deal with Property Taxes and Insurance; and I still haven't gotten around to getting ready for Income Taxes. On top of all that, I've been called to Jury Duty.
So, at times like these, what's the best response and attitude? For one, I need to remember not to be anxious. I will trust that God has a plan for all this happening at the same time; and that I can learn, stretch, and grow through this experience.
Also, I can foster an attitude of Thanksgiving. I am grateful for being busy at work during these tough economic times. I am thankful that I have friends who want to spend time with me and to see me. I feel privileged that I am able to offer my home as a place to stay. I am amazed that God can use me in serving Him through leading Bible Studies.
Maybe I've been getting too comfortable in having so much independence and freedom; and that, it is good to experience interaction and living with others again. In some ways, I think that maybe my negative experiences the last two years has unfortunately made me more wary about pouring my heart and life into helping others; and that I am cautious about being hurt and taken advantage of again. I suppose I just need to learn the balance of wisdom and compassion.
Nevertheless, I am really glad that God is in control and that I feel like I am doing what He wants me to be doing. I hope He is continuing His work in my life. I am also grateful that He has given me the ability to juggle and balance, and that I have not yet dropped it all or fallen down.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Juggling Balancing Act
I kind of feel like I'm riding a unicycle, balancing spinning plates on a pole from the tip of my nose, and juggling pins, all at the same time. I'm just waiting for the fire ring hoop that I'll need to jump through.....
It's been crazy. I have guests staying with me, work is busy, I have another friend coming to visit this week, and yet another friend that will be staying with me next weekend. Last Sunday, we had a class brainstorming luncheon on new ministry roles in the group. And, I have people from class coming over after Church this Sunday. For an introvert, that's a LOT of social interaction.
But that's not all. I've had Thursday night community group and Sunday class to prepare for and lead. I have to run the projector during Worship the next two Sundays. I've had to deal with Property Taxes and Insurance; and I still haven't gotten around to getting ready for Income Taxes. On top of all that, I've been called to Jury Duty.
So, at times like these, what's the best response and attitude? For one, I need to remember not to be anxious. I will trust that God has a plan for all this happening at the same time; and that I can learn, stretch, and grow through this experience.
Also, I can foster an attitude of Thanksgiving. I am grateful for being busy at work during these tough economic times. I am thankful that I have friends who want to spend time with me and to see me. I feel privileged that I am able to offer my home as a place to stay. I am amazed that God can use me in serving Him through leading Bible Studies.
Maybe I've been getting too comfortable in having so much independence and freedom; and that, it is good to experience interaction and living with others again. In some ways, I think that maybe my negative experiences the last two years has unfortunately made me more wary about pouring my heart and life into helping others; and that I am cautious about being hurt and taken advantage of again. I suppose I just need to learn the balance of wisdom and compassion.
Nevertheless, I am really glad that God is in control and that I feel like I am doing what He wants me to be doing. I hope He is continuing His work in my life. I am also grateful that He has given me the ability to juggle and balance, and that I have not yet dropped it all or fallen down.
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