Friday, March 07, 2008

For the first time in my life I have writers block. For the last couple weeks all I can do is stare at a blank Word document before closing it and moving on. This is obvious because of my lack of life changing and thrilling articles here on the blog. I think there are two issues contributing to this block. One is that I’m not mad. I write better and preach better when I’m mad. So I need to listen to more "Christian" radio and watch more TBN and MSNBC this weekend. That should take care of my lack of passion.

Second, I think I’m really stressed out. Anyone who flirts with burn out can testify that one never fully appreciates that dynamic until one is way past critical mass. Monday’s are supposed to be my day off and the last two have been booked with meetings (one was optional…and I chose to work…the other was less optional…but the truth is that I would have went either way). On top of that, the men working on the parsonage don’t work a Tuesday-Sunday schedule like I do…they are here bright and early on Mondays like normal people. So of course I’m worried that these guys will think I’m a loafer if I’m not working on Monday’s…so I help them out or study on Monday’s anyway. If they weren’t here I’d be playing Madden on my GameCube, doing less actual housework than I would let Naomi assume I was doing on my day off and having dinner ready for her when she got home (that’s what I used to do on my Monday’s before this project). Now I’m preaching every week, some weeks twice…some weeks six times! I’m plowing through some reading, let me tell you! And my Mondays are no different than any other day.

I am drained and the only thing I can write about is that I don’t know what to write about! I need to go away for several days. The funny farm might be a nice option at this point. I’m not the easiest person to be living with right now so I’m not sure going away with Naomi would be enjoyable for her. I think I need to get a room down at Seneca Lake Baptist Assembly, pastors have access to rooms for solitude during the off season. But what would happen to the work if I’m not here? I’m only kidding.

Just giving you a glimpse into my world right now…it’s busy and I’m not helping matters much. Just pray for me, a sinner. Oh…a pastor friend of mine sent me a tool that might be helpful in teaching people about themselves, their gifts and possibly discover more about their calling in life. I took it…and here are my results…

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I knew that you had more in common with Joel Osteen and Jan Crouch than you thought. Their profiles revealed Motivator as well...

irreverend fox said...

LOL!

yes...now I need to start the first intergalactic faith healing and prosperity ministry ever so I can be rich, rich, RICH like they are!