Vacation

I am always looking forward to going on vacation. The only problem with me is I am such a work-a-holic that it takes me forever to unwind when I go. I constantly think about what I've got to do when I get back, and what I should have gotten done before I went on vacation. Have you ever been like that?

I hate being a work-a-holic because by the time I finally get to the point of relaxation, it's time for me to go back to work and I think why vacate in the first place. I personally know that God's work is never going to be done. I am trying to chillax a little and quit worrying about what is to come up next. I'm a planner though. It is my hang up.

Jesus had to find time to get away. In John 6 He had to slip away without anyone knowing. Everybody needs time away. I guess my passion and broken-heartedness for our city even drives my thoughts while on vacation though. I constantly think about what needs to be done.

I guess what I am realizing is that I can never vacate from my responsibility as a leader and Christ-follower to not think about the mission He has placed before me. It actually keeps me going and drives me to want to do more.

It's funny how thinking ahead allows me to relax and not have to stay caught up in the day to day activities. Oh, well, guess that's what it's about for me. Time to think about what lies ahead and not what I'm in the middle of right now.

I am committing right now to enjoying my time away, yet always listening to the voice of Jesus preparing me for when I return. I guess, as I blog, I realize that is how I relax. Thank you Jesus for this time.

Guess I better go chillax a little more....and think about when I get back. LOL!