Boredom=Sloth

Interesting post, especially as I sought to engage my own boredom yesterday from taking the day off for vacation and doing something that stirs my spirit. I had been lying around the house for the better part of a week, and I know there is Wednesday night soccer with many of the same folks I play with on Mondays.

I decided to go cheer on some of my teammates from the Monday night league by going to the Drayton Center and watching some soccer for the night.

The folks I ran into were surprised and glad to see me, from the various teams I play with, to the managers of the league, and even making a few new friends. I found that going into a familiar place with a new agenda made a world of difference. All those nights I run around chasing the ball on Monday nights didn't allow for the same type of intereaction as I had in one night as a spectator.

I got to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through dialogue, presence, compassion and friendship because their view of a familar face at an unfamiliar time stirred something different in them.

I am pushed to think further about what this can look like in the church setting then. Where are my people "supposed" to see me, so that I can be a presence that transforms by meeting them in a "familiar place" with a "familiar face" at an unexpected time. I suspect it is kinda like Jesus meeting the Disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Now on with the pondering and reflection...

Your ideas are welcome, invited and appreciated!

Peace,