what is first

Do you decide what to work on first by organizing what is due first, what you enjoy doing the most or put every task off until it is beginning to affect others?

I typically organize based on when the project is due. And unlike some people's work my overdue projects cause great problems for my fellow workers. That fact alone drives me to try very hard to stay as current in my work as possible.

When I do get behind it seems to always involve something I am scared of or worried about. Often the worry is a result of knowing I do not have adequate time to prepare well. So how to push through?

I realize I will NEVER be done completely. So I carefully pick and choose what comes first.

And truly FIRST is all we have.

We may never get to NEXT.

anxious

I am anxious for something. I don't know what.

Isn't that weird? Do you ever feel that way? Like something is about to change or something exciting and new may be coming?

Part of it may just be my conversations with our kids. God is just heaping blessings on both of their lives - and my hubby and I are just so excited. Our daughter may have a writing opportunity at Harvard and our son is experiencing travel all over the country with his band as they prepare to release their first full length CD. Both are meeting and connecting with believers everywhere they go. We are so thankful!

It is fun to watch and see what is next. There is always a next you know. It might be staying where you are, accepting a new project, it might be learning something new and improving in some way. Whatever 'next' is - I accept!

next things

I have many next things - picnics, meetings, plans, creative elements to choose and organize, new actors to watch, and new leaders to train.

But, what is now?

Now: at the time or moment immediately past

So...at this time I am working on what's next. Does that mean I am totally missing now?