Monday, November 8, 2010

Something on My Mind

Overheard at church: "There's something on my mind, but I don't know what it is."

We've all felt that way sometimes. In the noise of every day life it is easy to lose track of some critical detail. There is a whole school of time management called Getting Things Done that sets out to solve this problem through a set of carefully organized lists. The act of getting details out on paper helps essential ideas rise to the creative surface.

Our spiritual life is even more prone to dilution by busy-ness. That gentle voice within can tug at our heart and mind for days. If only we could find a way to let go the distractions and finally hear.

We could make a spiritual list, or we could just look to Genesis 2:2. "And on the seventh day He rested". Sundays are a very good day to reduce the mental clutter and let a persistent light shine through. It is hard to imagine a better place to bring a full mind than to Sunday worship. At last we can take a deep breath among friends and make room for small voices.

Please drop in next Sunday and join in the search for what's been on your mind. We'll be there searching as well. (photo courtesy of flickr/dolmansaxlil)