There is a simple concept (axiom) that I heard from Bill Hybels called "This is church". I think of often, almost every week. "This is church" means that you and I don't define what it means to 'do church'...there's an element of trusting that the situations we come into every day are God determining what the "job" actually looks like. Church life as a pastor (or, a church member) is not simply important projects, lesson planning, etc. It's the interruptions as well. I think this principle is true for anyone in any career.
I think this link may take you to that chapter in Google books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=hSn4DcOav-MC&pg=PT60&dq=bill+hybels+%22This+is+Church%22+axiom&hl=en&sa=X&ei=FqcGUbm5AorgyQGpx4HYDw&ved=0CEAQ6AEwAA
Here's an older blog post that covers the same principle. It's short and worth your time...
http://lp.willowcreek.com/WCA-Blog/December-2012/Our-most-valuable-asset-sits-63-feet-ahead
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