I’ve been working diligently on the renovation of our “blue house” we purchased last fall. I have been aware that it seems as though much of my time is being consumed by the project. This also includes my thoughts, even through the night. That would not be so bad but apparently my thinking is a zero sum proposition, so the more I think about the renovation project the less I think about more important matters.
My concern was confirmed this morning, A friend and I were headed to breakfast in Nicholasville this morning. Our route took us by Lowe’s (my second home). We were engaged in conversation and as I came to the entrance to Lowe’s, without hesitation, I turned into the parking lot. Apparently not only is my conscious thinking being dominated by the project, so is my sub-conscious thinking.
I suppose I could use that experience to illustrate how when our lives are consumed by the kingdom of God, our kingdom work will become instinctive. That may be a good point, but for now it may be a good time to take a break.