A Fresh Step Back

I don't know where you are yet, but it turns out, today is on track to be the warmest day we've had in the past 200 days! And while not a record-breaker, it could get pretty close.

Looks like spring is finally here.. although at these projected temps, feels more like summer. That said, though, it is May 1.  Which has me thinking about freshness.

So often it's hard to gain traction on a project or a problem simply because we can't seem to find a solution. Talking about it doesn't seem to get us very far; praying about it has yet to result in direction. Over-analysis has fried the brain and frustration has fried the spirit.

You don't quite feel inconsolable, but you do feel as though one more conversation, even with a new person will simply add to the level of hopelessness and angst that already exists. This is hard state of existence. Like banging your head against the wall. Or life doing it for you.

In either case, perhaps what is needed is a fresh take.

It may come through prayer. It may come through conversation. It may come by refusing to think about the matter at all for a certain period of time. Commit to putting some distance between your perspective and your perception on the problem. See what God sorts out in the meantime, both in your life and in the circumstance.

And to that end, let's agree in prayer, this #associatePastorTuesday. Pray for a refreshing move of the Holy Spirit for those struggling with a particular circumstance; particularly, if it has overextended it's welcome. Pray that God would bring clarity to the matter, as they commit it to prayer and wise counsel. Pray for those who, for whatever reason, would do well to take a step back. May God help them not to worry or stress over the matter. Pray they would not over-analyze the problem, nor over-complicate things by focusing on the wrong aspects or minutia details or whatever else might stand in the way. May they find rest and peace as they trust God to have His way, as He moves with His sovereign hand.

For God is work
Making a way
With thoughts that are higher than ours
And plans that are better and greater too.
So our confidence is in Him alone
For His glory.

- PNC