Most Americans I know, whether we are in ministry or not, are very driven. The temptation, when faced with all these coronavirus-mandated restrictions, is to figure out HOW MUCH I can do within the new constraints. Here’s a different approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why not consider using this downtime as a \u201cMini-Sabbatical\u201d?\u00a0 Some of us will have more time on our hands from canceling unnecessary activities, from time gained by not driving to events but meeting by phone or computer, and from not spending 12 hours\/day, four days\/week watching basketball the next two weeks!\u00a0 How can we use that time?\u00a0 Rest, time with God, catching up on projects, reconnecting with friends by phone,…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don’t think we need to be like the high-energy guy I knew whose wife asked if they could have a little downtime. He responded, “Downtime? What’s downtime?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5.16, NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n He gives to His beloved even in his sleep. (Psalm 127.2, NAS)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. (Proverbs 23.4, NLT)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most Americans I know, whether we are in ministry or not, are very driven. The temptation, when faced with all these coronavirus-mandated restrictions, is to figure out HOW MUCH I can do within the new constraints. Here’s a different approach. Why not consider using this downtime as a \u201cMini-Sabbatical\u201d?\u00a0 Some of us will have more … Continue reading Downtime?<\/span>