That was probably the most extreme case. But it has crept back over and over through the years.
This weekend it struck again. After spending last week 'in recovery' after almost three weeks with my daughter and grandson, involving her moving to another residence, the 'too busies' struck again this weekend. After checking emails for an upcoming seminary class I am planning to teach, attending an almost all day denominational meeting, putting together a presentation for this Friday, finishing two prayer journals, preparing some notes for a parent attending an IEP meeting, and babysitting my grandson while my daughter attended an event. I found myself too busy; to busy to have my usual prayer, Bible study, and meditation time.
When we are too busy for God, we are TOO busy. It doesn't matter that most of those activities were related to ministry. I was missing out on the relationship with my creator. It is that foundational relationship that holds everything else together. Without our private time with God, we become off center or out of balance. I found myself feeling more stressed and agitated because I was missing my power source. A quick self exam confirmed the cause of my distress and offered a cure for my case of 'too busy syndrome'.
All I have to do is plug in to the Word of God, spend some time in conversation (speaking and listening) with my creator, and relax in the glory of His presence. I would spend more time on the details, but my Bible is calling me. Learn from my case. It's ok to be busy, but never get TOO busy for a relationship with God.