I’m learning to live on mission. That is, to live in a way where I am open and available to stop the “important” stuff I’m doing in order to spend time with people.
So…Marcell’s Latte House is my office. I go there three or four mornings a week to study, meet with people, work on things, etc. But while there I’m doing my best to interupt peoples conversations, ask people questions, and care more about others than my “holy church work”. Today that translated into helping them unload a trailer full of kitchen equipment. And when I say kitchen equipment I’m talking industrial ovens, coolers, display cases, etc. I’m sweaty. I haven’t gotten any of my “important” church work done, but I’m getting to know more people and I’m showing that I care more about them than about my “work”.
Jess and I are helping to coordinate a veggetable swap that will happen during the summer here. Anyone from our neighborhood will be invited to bring their extra garden produce to swap, share, and trade.
I might get a part time job here in the mornings too.
How can you start puting yourself in a place (physical location) where you’ll have the opportunity to get “interupted’ by people? Think about it.
On a “side note” I’d like to say that I’ve enjoyed all the “” in this “blog”.
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It’s refreshing to be AVAILABLE to a community! It’s no longer an interruption to the job; it IS the job! I love your space. Only being at Marcelle’s once ever couple weeks, I can easily see your progression. It’s pretty noticeable, Ry.
Keep it up, pal! You’re making a difference!