High-Wire Logic?

I'm been thinking lately about how many circumstances continue to come to our awareness and in this information-rich environment, we make statements and judgements thinking we know what's going on. And yet, we don't. The whole "feeling" over actual knowing, is creating problems everywhere.

We place a high priority on experience, as we should, for it helps us navigate the next unknown. And that's what lies ahead. The unknown.

There's always so much to do with the organization of the church. And it's not just the tangible to-do list. It's people. It's relationships. There's a time-factor involved. And a process that people go through, that, consistent with the theme over the past few days, is beyond our control.

And yet, as every individual is different, so too are the stories that accompany them. So while experience is the guide, the risk to miss both the obvious and the imperative details is great whenever a rush to judgement or conclusion is made when based on limited information and half-stories.

It feels like we're back to praying for wisdom and discernment. Which isn't a bad thing. We certainly need it. Daily. But we're witnessing the serious repercussions letting emotion determine our decisions rather than reasoning. And that's not to say we should never do something based solely on "gut feeling." If any reasoning should be unexplained, we should at least have an awareness and peace that accompanies a prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Life.What a balancing act it is... occasionally on the high-wire.

Pray this #associatePastorTuesday, that God would pastors in the dealings with people and circumstances of every kind of situation and circumstance. Not only would God grant them great wisdom and discernment, but pray also for an ever-increasing awareness of when to lead with the head or when to rule with their heart. May this "rush-to-jugdgment" mentality that seems to dominate the current news cycle not cause havoc in the church community. Pray the Holy Spirit would continue to direct the leadership of the church; for all the value of experience, may it not take place of seeking the face of God.

For we have been made for this life
Empowered for this life
Equipped for this life.
May we live it with diligence.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC