getting things done. productivity. growth of the industry. increased output.
I don’t know if Jesus had a business plan. We never really hear much about his carpentry skills. I would guess that a shaker chair made by the Master/Creator would be worth a pretty penny, though. Wasn’t Caviezel working on a chair in that movie? But I digress…
Anyway, I’ve been reading through the Gospel of Mark, and I’ve noticed a couple of things about Jesus and his elite team of high performing leaders.
*He invited them to do the work with him, even though he knew they were going to mess things up. 5000 hungry people? You give them something to eat…
*When they bungled it, he let them help anyway. Same story, but Jesus takes the loaves/fish and hands them off to the disciples to give to the people.
*He wanted them to grow in their ability. He expected the disciples to be able to cast out demons…
*He called them out for wrong priorities. You want to be great? You need a new definition of greatness…
*He valued their time together, and wanted to lead/teach them. That meant a small group, close communication, and time away from the crowd.
I know that there’s a lot more to discover and digest, and I want to keep reading. But what I’m finding, what I’m hearing God say is both challenging and encouraging. Lots of what Jesus did doesn’t mesh with the way that I want to do things.
That means I’ve got some heart-searching, motive-checking, life-changing to do.
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anniemichaelmurphy · March 3, 2009 at 10:18 am
I miss some Subletts
Paul Mulgrew · October 5, 2012 at 12:48 pm
I have not reached the place where I remember everything I need to at work. So, I use GTD. Using GTD at home is another story, especially since I am only starting to become intentional in my 49th year. My wife and I have five kids, and we really enjoy them, 22, 20, 16, and twins at 13.
My wife is much better at loving than I am, much more relationally oriented, and can tap into her heart-way of knowing so that she does not need a reminder to touch base with a son or daughter, or a friend. She is routinely late on the more mundane things of life, like getting the car inspected.
I am starting to wonder whether that is the better way.
I would much rather be in close relationship than be on-time.
So, where does that leave GTD? I do not know. It has been extremely helpful to me in catching and processing things at the office.
Makes me wonder, a hundred years ago, did a shoemaker try to take his shoe-making strategies and apply them to loving his wife and kids? I think not. So, why do I think I need to use GTD at home? Perhaps it is because I have been living in the head-way of knowing for so many years.
So, maybe there is no need to talk about Jesus and GTD. What is needed is more healing, so that I can be present at home, and enjoy my kids while they are with me.
Maybe I need to learn to rely on the Holy Spirit to help me to do what God is making clear to me, moment by moment, instead of trying to be in-control.
Just some thoughts,
Paul
stacy · October 6, 2012 at 12:39 am
Sounds like you’ve made some decisions about who you want to be at home, Paul…I’ll bet your family loves this! Good stuff.