Northern Exposure

Circus anyone?

Ever feel like you were in the circus?
No, not the clown. Not the trapeze artist either.
The plate spinner. Yep, that's me these days.
Things have progressed so quickly that it seems like i am
often running to the plate that's spinning the most slowly...
hopefully in time to give it a twirl before it falls.
Here are the "plates" so far. The most beautiful and precious plates are obviously Anjel and Andrew, 12 hours in class and supposed to be roughly 12-16 hours of study time, leading worship on Wed night at Bethlehem's north campus, leading worship on Sunday morning for Immanuel Baptist Church, teaching 8 students from 4:15-9:00 on Thursdays after going to class all day, teaching 7 other students scattered throughout the week downtown, a weekly mentor's meeting, a every other week accountability meeting, a monthly Fri/Sat Seminar, and i could add a few more things but who's counting, right?
i guess i am.
One of the biggest changes and challenges is this balancing act we're being called to do. And were it not for the story of Mary and Martha, i would feel more justified in commanding the Lord to get somebody to help me. But He's already promised to help, if i would only ask. "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" keeps ringing in my ears as i ponder what needs to be done next. But when is enough really enough? i have to remind myself that God has not promised to meet my agenda and accomplish my goals.
He has His own plan that He's working out to perfection and i would do well to "discern what is pleasing to the Lord" and not just the next thing on my list. So, if anyone happens to read this and wants to know how to pray for us, you can pray for wisdom in making good decisions when it comes to time and scheduling. Some things that deserve the greatest amount of attention are often the things that don't demand it.

Lord, give me wisdom and strength to do what pleases You!