I am in a conference call via skype at the moment. You can tell I am not doing the talking at this point[duh]. Our conversation has a lot to do with a number of individuals making serious life change decisions in this year. Cool stuff to be involved in these lives.
As we talk my thoughts are directed to my own life and fam and the implications of 2009. It is a climb and right now the pieces we are trying to fit in feel really really huge. I go between feeling an exhilaration and panic.
Exhilaration… near panic… but facing it
Hangin’ in there!
What an incredible thing to be a dad. There are days that I can hardly believe the joy of being privileged to be a part of these not-so-little lives. As we discuss change and 6 week span of “going” it is interesting to watch the wheels of their minds turn. Pray for our family in the light of 2009 faith ventures.
Going – its a normal thing
When I am tempted to think I am crazy I do not have t look far to realize that “going” is a normal thing in pursuing Christ and living in the light of His passion for world. I spent 4 days in a room full of others who have gone and/or are actively making plans to get going. I need these times and praise God for the opportunity to rub shoulders with these fellow believers.
Do You Have What It Takes
Heather Mercer shared a message last year in the Portland area. She told about how little and un-qualified she felt to go and serve the people of a war torn country. In her conversation with God the question she heard him ask her was, “Can you love me, can you love people, can you weep for the lost and the broken people of this world.” That is not too much to ask… and not so simple to respond to with concrete action.
Keepin’ My Head up
This is probably one of the busier seasons of my life. The work load and commitment level is high, the creativity and learning requirements are no less. Everywhere I turn there are significant projects to tackle, new processes to learn and great people to connect with. Loving it? Yes! Keeping on top of things? Well, keeping my head up.
Hey – I’m open to input and advice on keeping things straight in my head and heart. Got any tips. A couple of tools for the trade I am presently using:
- LifeJournal – ok, more consistent with the reading part than the journaling part… and even that could go up a notch. (The suggested plan is 20 minutes reading, 20 minutes journaling and 20 minutes in prayer). I have found it helpful to have a simple and achievable reading plan.
- Things – for mac folk this can be a totally awesome way to start filtering through various responsibilities.
Grateful to be His child,
Tim
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