So far, 2013 has been an interesting year for me. And not entirely in a good way. And here I sit at my desk thinking about what a Monday usually consists of for many pastors: Tidying up from Sunday. Literally and figuratively.
Remembering the two air conditioning units that were not working right yesterday… Remembering some of the feedback from people that were in areas where their heat WAS working properly … A prayer request here … A reminder about surgery there … And, all the while, knowing that I am human and WILL FORGET something.
Next, who is in the hospital?? Who was in last week and needs a call?? What will happen this week?? Did I leave the iron on??
Then there are the personal items. None that I will list here, but thinking about Dad and Mom … about my kids … about my bride … about life.
So many details spinning around in my head. Too many for any morning, let alone MONDAY (which is the one day on which a pastor is NEVER supposed to make a permanent decision). Then, a verse came into my sights… One I’ve seen and quoted many times over:
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (NIV)
What have I done today to SEEK HIS KINGDOM FIRST AND LET HIM HANDLE ALL OF THE DETAILS????
Good question … Think I will work on that!!
The Random Thinker 
Pastor David, it sounds like you need a good property committee to turn all the HVAC problems over to. They should be the ones getting these complaints. Try to delegate and take the pressure off yourself and please don’t get burned out. It is so easy to take on to much and not be able to smell the roses.