August 2, 2011
Yes, it’s been six months since my last post here. What could possibly be more important than
engaging in community and encouraging others to do the same? Apparently, quite a lot. The thing is it all sneaks up on you. It’s not like some one thing comes in and
takes hours, days or weeks of time. Are
you noticing the same? I wake up in the
morning with the expectation of accomplishing a lot and encouraging community
and before I know it, it’s… well, it’s 9:15 on a Tuesday night and I finally
make an entry.
Is it just me? Or does it
seem day by day there are just more really tiny things that just must be done
right now? And it all seems so urgent.
Nothing can get in the way.
I am sitting at a desk looking at certainly more than 10 notes –
all to do lists – none of them done. As
I look at the list, honestly? None look that important.
Thank God I am married to a wonderful woman who has her
priorities in order. Through these last six
months we have – every week – done at least a couple things with neighbors to
nourish our community.
So, look.. I am in no position to preach today. But I know this much. The moments we do give to fostering, supporting,
and engaging in our community relationships should be much higher on the
priority list.