Simplify.
I’ve done it. I’ve hit adulthood, and realized that sometimes less really is more.
For the majority of my adolescent/young adult life, I have spent most of my time on the go (ie: worship leading, touring, retreats, meetings, social activities, etc.). I have honestly had some of the best experiences of my life simply because I’ve been able to say YES to many things. As of late, I’ve realized that in the midst of all the going, I’ve missed the enjoyment of just being. Week nights get filled with random obligations, meetings take precedence over quiet time, and calendars rarely see a vacant space. There are always people to meet with for a variety of reasons, but sometimes they come at the expense of the true need for quality time. I’m definitely (I can never spell that word correctly the first time!) not saying that these people are not important, I’m just saying that there are times in my life when some random activity ends up “trumping” time with my family or close friends, and my pursuit of deeper intimacy with those loved ones is compromised.
Here’s what I’m after:
- A handful of nights during the week that I can actually sit down with my wife over a home-cooked meal. Maybe even with some friends around the table with us.
- A youth ministry that is less concerned with the constant event planning/DOING, and enjoys the simple, one on one conversations with students about life, holiness, and who knows…X Box.
- A musical endeavor (no pun intended!) with close friends, where Christ is at the center of everything, and the vision is based on community and ministry.
- Significant time set aside during the week, specifically for prayer.
- Achieving my goal of reading at least 2 books a month! (Believe me, that’s a stretch for me!)
Honestly, that’s it! Time with family, close friends, simple ministry, good music, and lots of Jesus. Everything else is just peripheral. I’m thankful for having an influence that has spread wide in diameter for the past several years, but what I really want is depth. Who knows thought…I suppose the best thing I can do is just follow what Jesus tells me to do, which sometimes is simply putting one foot in front of the other.
Oh, and how in the world are you to raise a child when you are as busy as I am?! (Not saying anything Mom!!!)
That’s all, for now.
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