Living in the Tension

Here is something I am learning right now. That there will never be a time as a pastor, that I will sit back and think, 'ahhh...everything is working perfectly right now.' In a growing, healthy church, there will always be a ministry to improve, an idea to tweak, a solution to pursue. Because with growth, comes a need to adapt and change. In a sense, I find myself always trying to stay ahead of the change and be proactive in it, rather than reactive. Easier said than done.

I am learning to operate and live my life in this tension, between the things that are working well and the things that need to be changed. Do you find this in your workplace? Where you know you'll never get to the end of your 'to-do' list, because each day (literally) brings a new set of challenges to overcome.

And that's a good thing. Because it keeps your role from becoming dull or boring. For me, living in this tension causes my mind to be constantly dreaming, brainstorming, and planning for what is to come. There is never a dull moment, and I have to be very intentional about making times where I am able to disengage my mind from the work. Once again...easier said than done.

In your own life, how do you manage living in this type of tension? Because whether it be in your home, workplace, or ministry, we all experience this at some level.