FRESH

Well, this was kinda weird this morning to happen like this, but I promise, I'm not making it up. I woke up this morning, laid in bed and asked what God would have for today's post and before I could even finish the thought, "I need something...", the Holy Spirit dropped the word.

FRESH.

It seems of late, that people efforts and life purposes have been long endeavors. I know this happens all the time, but it feels like this has been the year of longevity. A pastor has led the same church for 25 years, national names of recognition are hitting their 24 and 25 year marks in their field. A friend has had the same job for 19 years.

And this project is half-way through it's 3rd year... of having a daily prayer and perspective to pray over our pastors and church leadership. And I thank you for joining with me.

Yet, when life and it's responsibilities lose their appeal, when relationships lack purpose, when clarity diminishes and obviously, when things go wrong or get just plain hard, it is a downright struggle... a frustrating struggle to find the wherewithal to run through our difficulty with joy.

Interesting, that I type this as my dear friends are preparing to deliver their 4-month old baby girl into the hands of doctors who will perform open-heart surgery today. And they are emotionally-wrecked, yet resolute in their faith.

Whatever you face, God has you. He has "this".
Whatever your circumstance, God remains, the great "I AM".

Pray, this #associatePastorTuesday for those who need a freshening, and a refreshing, in the life and ministry. May God work their miraculous for them, as He will for my friends. For healing, for clarity and direction, for a revitalization of life and purpose; may the Holy Spirit breathe afresh into situations and circumstances that overwhelm hearts and cloud the minds. Pray today would be an undeniable sense of renewal.

For indeed, His mercies are NEW.
Every. Morning.
And who would want it any other way.
For the glory of God.

- PNC