Argument-Worthy

We don't like to think of the things and obstacles that stand in our way of accomplishing the task at hand. Whether we have set it before us, or someone else has placed it on our list; we all look at the mission, should we choose to accept it, and figure out a game-plan and strategy to "get it done".

To not expect or prepare for obstacles along the way would be foolish; like not preparing for the storm when building a house.

However, it's frustrating when the obstacle to a person or organization comes in the form or a person or group.

A parent dealing with the adamant attitude of a teenager... or the defiant voice of a child who thinks they are closer to their teen years than they actually are; a manager struggling to deal with the naysayers on the team; perhaps the team member whose boss won't listen to the voice of reasonable suggestion... whatever the situation, figuring out how to navigate the relationships that come into play with the task-at-hand can create and quickly become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to one's ability to be effective and efficient.

Over time, it affects the entire organization... or business... or church.

Thus, will you join me, as I offer my thanks once again for #praying4pastors. Pray, this #effectiveSunday, that God would grant to His people and church leadership, grace and wisdom in dealing with difficult people and tense relationships. May the Holy Spirit impart wisdom as places of understanding are sought; that people and teams would come to mutual and equitable agreements. Pray that emotions and feelings would not run the table, but the Word of God would guide their steps and prayer direct their conversation. May disagreements be worked out; that discernment would prevail as concerns are brought forth, addressed and solved.

Pray God would go before us, to show us the way.
May His presence go with us as we move forward.
For if God is not in it, then we should not desire it.
As we move forward, to advance the kingdom of God.
For His glory and honor; in the power of His name.

- PNC

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