Sally at revgalsblogpals posted the following for the Friday Five: I have recently been reading a book entitled Jesus wept , it is all about vulnerability in leadership. The authors speak of how Jesus shared his earthly frustrations and vulnerabilities with a select group of people. To some he was the charismatic leader and teacher, to others words of wisdom were opened and explained and some frustrations shared, to his "inner circle of friends: Peter, James and John, he was most fully himself, and in all of these things he was open to God. So I bring you this weeks Friday 5: 1. Is vulnerability something that comes easily to you, or are you a private person? It comes to me very easily, at times too much so. I feel that I have nothing to hide. Of course, I'm in seminary with a wonderful community of faith. In the parish I suspect I will need to be more guarded in what I share and with whom. 2.How important is it to keep up a professional persona in work/ ministry? I despise p
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Interruptions are always urgent. The telephone is the rudest thing in the world. But if our entire lives are controlled by them, then a significant part of ministry remains undone because God rarely hollers, "Have a minute?" when it comes to prayer, thinking, and understanding truth.
Sometimes we just have to decide to interrupt our interruptions.
That said, if somebody does get your attention, then for everybody's sake, give them all of it.
Peace.