That’s where I am. Too much. Too much out, too much go, too much give, too much do! When we fail to set good boundaries, we are in danger of finding ourselves spread to thin. Our patience it tapped, we feel fatigued and run down and most anything can cause us to blow. Here’s what I am learning:
- Evaluate what you are doing. Make a list. Write down the task/duties that you are involved in. Our time is a lot like our money, we only get to spend it once. If what we are doing is spending too much of our resources…
- Prioritize. You might look over your list and find a lot of great things, things that NEED to be done. Let me let you in on a secret, saving the world is God’s job. Granted He uses us for the leg work, but He will not call us to do more than we can manage. Pray about what God is calling you to do.
- Prune. When you get a clear word from God, get out the scalpel. Cut the weight and run your race. You know, the ONE God set you in.
- Build a margin. A margin is that white space on a sheet of paper. It’s the place you are not supposed to write it. Keep it clear, free of clutter. Guard it and know God isn’t calling you to chaos. His promise is PEACE!
At least that’s what I call it. Our building located at 33 Lawrence Ave was really about securing a second means of egress for our full parking lot. Of course the building was examined to ensure that it was sound, but owning another building was not the priority. We have talked about so many possibilities for the use of the 2328 sq. ft. facility. After lengthy discussion, the facility will become a discipleship center.
We will have one room that can accommodate up to fifty people. One room with a capacity of 20 and a third adult meeting space for 13. The building will also have a room for small children equipped with it’s own restroom. Another space will be set aside for elementary age kids to hang out in while their parents are on site in a small group. A kitchenette with a stove, refrigerator, sink and microwave will make snacks an easy part of your group experience. New restrooms and a storage room complete the renovation.
There is a lot of work to be done to make the plan a reality. You and your group can help speed the process along. Contact the office for information about the schedule.
The building can accommodate up to three groups at a time, seven days a week! The evening availability is 6 - 7:30 pm and 7:30 - 9 pm. Contact the office to check for openings.
I love the desert. Its not for everyone. Some people only see a wasteland. God has used this kind of backdrop for thousands of years to teach His people to depend on him. I would like to ask you to pray for our team during our trip to the Navajo Nation July 23-31. We are believing that God will do a work through us and to us!
We will work on a house for a new staff family to live in. The house will be on the mission campus! We have two new families joining the Navajo Trails Christian Mission. The school has be a vital link in reaching the Navajo people. They know we care about their kids and have earned the chance to share our faith.
Loving these people is about taking our faith out of our world and into theirs!