good ideas
Donita had a good idea this week. It’s time to revamp the bulletin she suggested, and she had a sample of a format that was appealing to all of us. But it’s now 4:49pm on Friday and she, Terri, and I have spent many hours on this simple little project - which I think is now complete, for this week anyway.
Computers make for endless possibilities and every great new idea comes with the implicit invitation to invest. Our investment of time is often more precious even than money. I still remember a staff meeting several years back when Sue exclaimed, “Katy, I don’t have time for any more of your good ideas!”
As I think about the hours I whiled away on this bulletin revamp project, I realize that part of my willingness to invest was the benefit. Of course I have a vested interest in the product outcome but I also enjoy the creative outlet of moving graphics and texts around on a page. I’m late for a meeting now, but I can honestly say I feel refreshed after my afternoon of computer play.
The key of course is choice. I was invited to share in a ministry that gives me energy, not assigned to a task that I find unfulfilling. If I was forced to spend the afternoon gardening, I’d be very crabby now. But as I dash to the meeting, I go confident that those nourished by gardening will continue to enjoy their ministry — because on my dash out the door to the meeting I’ll stop and smell the wonderful fruit of their labor.
Peace to you…
