Consistent Principles

There's something to be said for a consistent set of principles and their successful implementation. In fact, in reality, there's very much that could be said. More than I will say here.

There will always be extenuating circumstances that will allow principles to be applied differently, to varying degrees, to differing timelines, from a better vantage point of reasoning.

But by and large, it is the consistent application of sound principles that lead people and organizations to establish and build from a position of strength and understanding.

One does not simply arrive to such a place, but certain events have a way of making such an impact that one is driven to search and create strategies that will propel them to another level of thinking, living and sharing life.

Life is not for the hap-hazard, nor the faint of heart. And while principle-living leads to a fair amount of "success", consistent principles combined with faith in God is a force to be reckoned with; not for the purpose of success, but the fulfillment of God's plan and purposes for our lives. And our homes. Our business and organizations. Our churches and ministries.

Pray this #youthPastorWednesday, that pastors would live and lead lives and ministries of consistent principles. In faith and finances, relationships and communication, in public and behind the door, pray that failures would not be the defining element, but the lessons learned that have propelled and moved us to greater things. May the impact that is made on the lives of those affected by ministry be great, not because of the strength and influence of the pastor, but because of the grace and purpose of God. Pray that God would be honored as life is lived in ways and means that bring glory not to ourselves, but the work that He has accomplished with each of us.

Living with clarity and purpose.
With strength and resolve.
And faith placed solely in God.
His Word applied faithfully to our lives.

- PNC