The Four Critical Parts To Any Plan

Posted on 09. Aug, 2008 by frank in family, spiritual growth

I am sitting out on my Mother-in-law’s deck in Montana reflecting and resting after our very intense summer at CCV. Before coming up here to visit Shelli’s family my parents came for a visit the weekend before and my Dad took me out for breakfast. I don’t know if my Dad knows how much those times with him mean to me. Even though Shelli and I have been married for almost 13 years, and now have two children, I am still learning from my father.

I do my best to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Our staff at CCV often compliments me for keeping healthy boundaries but this summer was challenging. I was sharing with my dad and he told me, “Son, you look tired. Make sure you get some rest the next few weeks and take it easy.”

Nothing profound there. I responded telling I was headed up here to disconnect and that I would do my best to disengage. He replied, “No really, you need to rest. There are four major components to any project: Planning, Execution, Evaluation, and Rest. You have got to do all four with every project and you have to give each component equal attention and investment.”

The part about our discussion that struck me the most was the last few words. He told me that I had to give each of the four areas equal attention and investment. I don’t think I have ever done that in my life and I am beginning to feel it. I invest heavy on planning and execution, some on evaluation, and little on rest. I usually move on to the next big project and do little to rest.

While up here at Great Falls, in the big sky country, I am going to take advantage of being around Shelli’s loving parents and family and do my best to rest. I’ll keep you posted.

3 Responses to “The Four Critical Parts To Any Plan”

M. Chad Wilson

09. Aug, 2008

Awesome pictures bro!Definitely take some time away. I’d recommend disconnecting too, but sometimes it’s impossible to do that.See you when you get back.
Barbara

09. Aug, 2008

You have earned a rest! Refresh, reconnect and renew. We’ll see you when you get back.
Diane L. Karchner

09. Aug, 2008

Frank – resting after an energy-charged project like the Camps is more than about just disconnecting, in my opinion. Rest, as Jesus defined it, is about getting rested in your soul. Redefining, verifying, confirming what Jesus has called you to do – and what Jesus has called you to give to him – your burdens – as you rest in the only place that rejuvenates from the inside out – with his yoke that is easy and light. You do an amazing job with all the things you touch at CCV – and those that rely on you, lean into you, look to you – need you to be rejuvenated, rested. That’s my prayer for you, my friend. Rest in his arms and come back renewed.

The Four Critical Parts To Any Plan

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