Organization II

"Redeem the time, for the days are evil."

Once you have determined what task management system works for you (Covey, Get things Done, etc), you may still be overwhelmed with all that is on your plate. If this is you, try delegating, not abdicating, but delegating. Consider Jethro's words to Moses when his son in law was overwhelmed....(this also communicates a lot about healthy in-law relationships, but we can talk about that later...too convicting for a Monday).

Jethro to Moses:  “You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.  Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you. You should continue to be the people’s representative before God, bringing their disputes to him.  Teach them God’s decrees, and give them his instructions. Show them how to conduct their lives.  But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.  They should always be available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.  If you follow this advice, and if God commands you to do so, then you will be able to endure the pressures, and all these people will go home in peace.” Exodus 18:18-23

Here is my basic formula for this: You are uniquely gifted to do a few things really well + There are others around you who can help you with the stuff that challenges you - (If you do it all yourself, you will not do it well, and you will rob others of their opportunity to do what God has uniquely gifted them to do) = Delegate and then "all these people will go home in peace".