I’m writing this as a response to Ron Klabunde’s post 10 Ways to Create Margin. Its a good read and something every planter should think about. Margins go hand in hand with health. Church planters will be told over and over make sure you have margin in your life. The root biblical concept is Sabbath. We weren’t made to run 24/7. Here’s the problem. Margins aren’t possible. Not only are margins not possible but to extend the writing analogy the words don’t fit on the paper anymore. They go off onto the desk and up the wall. Ron’s point is correct: as the organization grows it gets even worse. Every minute of the day you will be faced with great demands for your time. This is why pastors don’t develop leaders, deepen their faith, study, disciple people, etc. They have too many urgent things that have to be done. The interesting thing is that when emergencies arise suddenly there is time. If your kid breaks his arm you’ll find time to take him to the doctor. Suddenly what was urgent can wait. So if crises can interrupt the urgent things, then why not time with your wife, vacation, personal time with God? The harsh reality is that you will spend your time on what you value. If all your time is going towards preparing for Sunday morning, then the show has become an idol. Pray that God makes urgent in your life the most important things.
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