Fireman

It seems that work in this context could be compared to that of a fireman. No, we don't carry around hoses and ride around with sirens. But, we do put out fires...lots of fires. And because of those fires, other things just don't get done. And they are important things. But, are they more important than getting a person to work for the first time in two years? Are they more important than going to court for a person being accused of grand larceny? Are they more important than actually looking into the eyes of a hurting person that hasn't experienced a true listening ear in years? What is more important? Raising awareness about a really important church and ministry or actually participating in that ministry? I'm not sure I can pick between the two, but what I do know is that this fireman mentality is real and it causes great stress at times because as a "productive" North American I want to be able to look back at my day and see all of the things crossed off of my list. God help me. God help all of us who forget the things that really matter in life. To love people above all else.