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Do you ever feel like you have too many things to do?  I sure do, at least over the past few weeks.  Here’s a glimpse into my life lately:  I’ve been busy finishing one class at NTS while trying to maintain the workload of another which doesn’t end until December—both heavy reading classes and I’m a, well let’s just say not-so-fast-reader.  I’ve been preparing for two weddings, officiating for my cousin in November and best man for my older brother (he wants me to sing and play the guitar—I can’t say I didn’t warn him!).  I’ve been finishing our basement, working at least a few hours each week in framing, plumbing, and electrical work.  And that’s just 3 things…  It doesn’t even tap into the youth ministry side of it.  Here’s the thing.  The work never ends.

I was reading a friend’s blog this week and he asked the question:  Why am I so busy?  Am I busy because of fear—fear that I’ll fail, won’t provide, or be needed?  Here’s what he said, “What if the real truth behind our busyness is FEAR?  Everyday you and I have a choice: to boldly enter into the distractions of our growing to-do lists for fear that we won’t get it all done… or, to quietly sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to what he taught.”  We’ve got a choice to get busy or to be concerned with the things that really matter.  What really matters?  My to-do list is NOT what really matters.  Lately God’s been teaching me that busyness is not what is important.  So let’s all slow down and focus on something greater—becoming more like Christ.

 


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