Sometimes I feel guilty when I make a phone call and in the back of my mind I am saying, “Please don’t answer, please don’t answer.” We have to make difficult calls in ministry and people often ask tough questions. At times, they are completely irrational (like this) while at other times they are awesome people with sincere hearts. There are even times where it is just plain awkward because we don’t know each other. Honestly, I don’t make a ton of calls – maybe I would be more comfortable if I did. Just needed to get that off of my mind!
Evidently you’re not alone. I saw this service a while back that let’s your call go straight to voicemail:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/21/skip-the-awkward-call-go-straight-to-voicemail-with-slydial/
I have to admit that many times I hope for the answering machine when making a call. I also think that is the reason I have a strong preference for e-mail. I tend to focus more on exchanging information than I focus on actually talking to a person. I need to work on that.
The other day when it snowed, several people ran off the road and needed towed in front of my sub division. I got this idea to take the hot chocolate Misty intended for me down to the lastest one being towed. All these thoughts ran through my head.
+Don’t do it they won’t drink it because they will think it is poisoned.
+They will be gone by the time you walk down there.
+Keep playing with the kids
Finally I grabbed two drinks and started walking. I get almost to the entrance of the sub division and the tow truck starts to drive off. I am thinking crap… I thought about it too long and missed the opportunity.
But then the tow truck pulls in and drops the car at the entrance!
The lady gets out of the tow truck her teeth are chattering and she GLADLY accepted the hot chocolate!
I have often wondered how many fears are natural and how many are spiritual. I think some people have a lessor tendency to care what people think, but the fear is still there.
Thanks for sharing!
That’s funny Kyle – I may need to use that sometimes!