I know I’ve not been posting many of my own thoughts lately, but rather finding thoughts that provoke me and sharing them here.

Mark Galli is a writer for Christianity Today and he always provokes me!  Here he is again:

(full article is here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/decemberweb-only/151-52.0.html?start=6)

“So how to respect time, yet honor and obey King Jesus who likes to interrupt our lives? Here’s one thing I’m doing: I’m trying to build into my schedule ten- to fifteen-minute blocks of time so that I can feel less pressure when King Jesus taps me on the shoulder. For instance, I’m trying to get into the habit of leaving for appointments and meetings ten to fifteen minutes early. If I arrive at my breakfast early, I look for opportunities to ask the waitress a few more questions than I would normally, or I spot a friend in the restaurant and try to find out what’s going on with him. And if a complete stranger approaches me and needs a listening ear or a ride or even a meal, I have the space in my day to make it happen.

If no opportunity presents itself, I take it as a sign that the Lord simply wants me to spend the time quietly or in prayer. (Which I then have to remind myself is not a waste of time!)”