A Moment to Consider

A Moment to Consider

        This week my goal was a stretch for me.  I planned on speaking to
someone about God’s love.  I consider myself a fairly bold person.
Not outrageously bold, but bold enough.  Walking up to a someone I
barely know or even someone I don’t know at all is not intimidating.
Yet, I am disappointed in myself to say, that my goal was not
completed.  Allow me to explain:
        All week I spent working.  Commuting in, working as a therapist, and
commuting home on Monday-Wednesday.  Then on Thursday and Friday, I
spent my days working in a school.  My only social interaction time
was for 15 minutes on Friday evening when I swung in to Hobby Lobby
and on Sunday.  Not a whole lot of interaction time.  Even still, why
did I not go the extra mile to speak to someone in Hobby Lobby or make
it a priority on Sunday?  I could not answer.  To be honest, it never
occurred to me while I was out!  I was so focused on what I needed to
accomplish during my time, that I never stopped to consider it God’s
time.
        Furthermore, this experience really got me thinking about my time at
work.  I spend a large percent of my day at work.  I keep tabs on what
I say and try not to share my personal beliefs and opinions to others.
 I was taught this was not my job as a teacher or therapist.  But
really, who says that I must limit myself in this way?  Perhaps the
government or administration or the “system.”  Then comes the big
question that I have been pondering: what would happen if I didn’t
limit myself?
        I have so much learning to do.  I did not accomplish my goal this
week, but it was an excellent learning opportunity to examine myself.
Tell me, what are your thoughts on limiting oneself at work?