Notes
I enjoyed thinking through, and writing about, some heavier business stuff this week. Thanks for all the nice comments from those who reached out.
Since it’s Friday, I decided to drop some randomness on you today.
I use the Notes app on my iPhone to save things that I may want to think about or write about later. Here are some things that caught my attention that I have collected.
—In the first 15-minutes of our day, we consume more data than our great grandparents did in a month. And we wonder why we’re stressed out? I participated in a panel discussion this week regarding properly consuming media in the 21st Century. Perhaps the best method is to consume less?
—For my friends in ministry, or working for a non-profit, here’s a quote I wrote down from Edward Graham of Samaritan’s Purse: “If we ever lose the support of the widows mite, we’re dead. As it should be.” (Luke 21:1)
—A friend and I talked about life rhythms this week. Both of us have experienced the need to always be doing more. Producing. Being busy. Consider the rhythms in your life. God Himself built rest into His schedule (Gen 2:2). He tells us to honor the sabbath (Exodus 20: 8-11). I wonder why this one is hard? We honor the 10 commandments except for that one.
Remember you are a human being. Not a human doing.
—Take a look at your inner circle. Those people that you let in, that are closest to you. 4 things to ask yourself: Do they speak life? Do they increase your passion? Do they foster unity? Are they wise, and do they offer Godly advice?
I can’t remember where I read or heard that. Found it in my Notes and I find it useful. If there are people in your inner circle who do not do this…perhaps they need to be in your outer circle.
—Finally this: “God answers every prayer exactly as you want Him to. If you knew everything He did.” — Tim Keller
Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend!
All good stuff. I use the human being vs human doing one often. Back in the 1960's when nothing was open on Sunday's but church, being was so much easier to do. Now in our microwave society, with everything at our disposal 24/7, it has made it very difficult for us to just be. Being takes intentionality.
Karen and I spent our careers doing. E worked like we owned whatever it was we were doing. When we retired it took an effort to turn off the conquering mentality and slow down. We now get up when we wake up, have breakfast and read, check a little news and social media. Around 10:00 we work on something, anything from running errands to working home improvement projects to cutting our several acres of grass. We're also available to our son and his wife for whatever they need including watching the kids. We're also unofficially on call if a need comes up at yhe church. It's a good life. No calls to take. No emails to respond to. No miles to drive or customers to satisfy. A very good life. Thank you Jesus!