Falling Behind

We've all "fallen" behind. And it's an interesting dynamic. Because the truth of the matter, is that the farther you go without course correction, the worse the situation becomes. The mess gets messier. The irritation becomes more irritating. What would have taken a matter of minutes, now takes a matter of hours, and what was a few hours, now takes days and weeks. Nothing is gained falling behind. (this just in)

If anything is in fact, learned from the process, it's the point that there is great power in staying focused, staying on point and doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done. For the task list items, that's simply a matter of diligence and stewardship. For the unseen issues, it's a matter of wisdom and discernment.

If anything, I feel I have more experience in lagging behind than leading the field. I think the work involved in the former is more stressful and frustrating at more times than the latter. Not that leadership isn't hard work. It is why many don't lead from the onset. But for those who aren't at the top or out in front on the leadership scale, there are many who follow, who struggle just to keep up with the pace.

Pray this #associatePastorTuesday, that God would help those who pastors who are struggling to stay on pace and maintain the correct course. Pray that God would give them the wisdom and discernment to know what they need to be doing from day to day and faithfully execute their responsibilities and duties, both personally and as it pertains to the ministry. May the recognize that there are always opportunities to lead and may the be aware of when those opportunities may present themselves. Pray that they would not fall behind to the point that frustration and discouragement would be stronger than the desire and motivation to catch up and get things done.

For the work of the Lord is never complete,
As much as His work in us is also, ongoing.
For the glory of God.

- PNC