going about the task, interrupted

do you ever get going about your task, and then find yourself interrupted? i believe this might be something worth paying attention to....

case in point. i found myself far behind this past week, and traveling south for a workshop that was scheduled for two days. since i couldn't add another day to the week, or more hours to the day, i ended up not attending the second day of the workshop, and staying home. actually, the first day of the workshop was insightful and will be useful, so i don't feel cheated.

that was my first interruption of the week-end. had i not listened to 'that still small voice', i might have tried to over-do-it, and therefore would not have been ready for sunday -- and as a pastor, i can't very well stand in front of the faithful, yearning to hear a word from god and say, 'my dog ate my homework' or 'i ran out of time' or even 'i was uninspired this week' (which i was not!) so, saturday came, and was very productive on a number of fronts.

sunday morning, however, i was feeling just a little bit off...ever have one of those days? by the time we had warmed up with 'wings' -- our praise team -- i knew that i was really just 'a little bit off'. i wasn't being a martyr thinking that 'the show must go on' -- there are very capable people i can call upon, and the merced congregation is very understanding about emergencies and when things go wrong -- well, after all, they've lived with me for six years!

but, prayerful insight empowered me to lead worship. but by the time fellowship time came, my energy was spent and i departed for home, leaving very capable people in charge of sunday school. and honestly, i had prepared for worship, but would have been just a supportive adult for sunday school.

at home, i interrupted what i usually do on a sunday, and i watched the super bowl -- first time in years!  by monday, i was assured that this season's sinus issues were causing my 'offness'.  this allowed me to finish my taxes and deal with all kinds of other things.  by 3 pm, i was done, and enjoyed a productive and relaxing day-off.  but not before i discovered i needed an oil change!

no worries, i had time to put a strategy in place.  don't be interrupted, but plan for tomorrow!  get up early, be the first to arrive for an oil change and then (maybe) get a jump-start on my day in the office.

funny thing, when going about the task, be prepared to be interrupted!  seems i needed to acquire new jewelry today -- a serpentine belt, among other things.  well, better than being stranded.

now in the office, dealing with stuff, ready to post my blog and -- poof!  it's gone!  going about the task, interrupted.  finally was able to find part of the draft, and since it is past lunchtime, i have a moment before i post to DANCE!  this just in....time to be interrupted from the task -- prop 8 has been overturned!  justice continues to prevail.  care to interrupt your task for a moment, and dance with me?