Somethings just don’t fit neatly on a to-do list:
- spending quality time with a loved one
- having conversation with God
- reading the Bible
- listening
- helping someone in need
- being with a friend in their grieving
- stopping to ask someone, “how are you doing?”..and meaning it
- being a father
- disciple making
- helping those in need
- relationships
You see..I like lists. They help keep me focused. Me and my wife make lots of lists. We even have a list to organize all of the lists we have. A list for lists. A lists list. Like I said, they keep me focused. Now, what are we talking about again?
Yes, lists! (here’s a great list app for your computer and mobile phone..I love it TeuxDeux.)
But somethings don’t fit neatly on a list.
I wonder how many times I’ve made lists and plans just to make ME feel better? I think it helps me feel “in control.” But truth be told, my lists probably control me.
Life does not come from lists..or marking everything off of a list..life has no list.
Many times God chooses to speak to me in the midst of chaos..not in a structured time planned out and marked off of my list.
Are your lists owning you?
How do you balance list life and chaos?
believer, husband, father, musician, worship leader, executive pastor, social media socialite, novice blogger
