September 9, 2012

I’m in a hurry…

When the song, “I’m in a hurry to get things done” (by Alabama) first came out a number of years ago, I had an instant connection with it. In fact, you could say it was the perfect theme song for my life. 

The chorus from the song:

I’m in a hurry to get things done

I rush and rush until life’s no fun.

All I really got to do is live and die

But I’m in a hurry and don’t know why

Not exactly the best theme song for life.  But it overwhelmingly fits.  You see I’m a list maker and a “doer.” In fact, when being completely honest with myself, I find joy and satisfaction in making a list and checking items off.  I’ve even been known to reflect upon my day, and realizing that I managed to accomplish a number of things NOT on my list, I’ve added them to the original list just so I could check them off.

Of course, list making can be a great strategy, don’t get me wrong.  I’d have no way of remembering everything I needed or wanted to do if I did not write it down.  The difference is, when that list determines all the moments of your day, plans your weeks and months.  And leaves you no time to just live.

That’s the problem. That’s when you know you are in a hurry just to get the list done, only to find there are more things on the next list.  And all the hurrying and “doing” leaves less time for the joy of living.

I’m not writing today to say I’ve found an answer. Far from it. 

But I’m writing these words down as a reminder, a reminder I really need each and every day.

So here is my revised list for today:

“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…” Matthew 6:33