August 30, 2006

Necessary Alterations

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I wish I could say that everything I do ends in victory. This one unfortunately, doesn't.

A month ago one of the songleaders asked for my help with one of the church's bulletin boards. I said yes, of course. Anything for one of my teammates. The next thing I know I’m being drafted to another ministry. I should have said no, but I don’t want to say no outright while I haven’t tried it yet, so I said yes.

After being swamped with so many things to do, I now regret my decision. I should have said no. Now the bulletin board is half-done, and I am being pressed to finish it.

So, here’s my decision: I finish the bulletin board, then retract my membership. And next time, just concentrate on one ministry. I seem to work better that way.

This is my fault. I know my limits, and by saying no the project would have gone to somebody else who had the heart to finish the work quick and excellent. Thank God literally that there's going to be a next time.

I noticed a police checkpoint established on the road as I walked home today. What was that for? Are there terrorists in our area now?