Hits & Misses

 What an interesting phrase, and concept for that matter. This idea of hit and miss.

It speaks to intentionality. It speaks to perception. It speaks of action and reaction. It takes into account strategy and timing. We highlighted a similar concept yesterday. You think you are on target towards a goal, task or dream and yet still miss the mark, to varying degrees. Conversely, you think you will miss or avoid a matter altogether and yet, nope... this isn't a close call. This is going to make an impact that we'd rather not have to deal with, let alone even be on our radar.

So, what's the lesson.
All the planning in the world doesn't guarantee perfection and all possible precautions don't eliminate risk.

Thus, whatever we do, however we do it, and for however long we deal with it, a never-ending balance exists, between managing risk and working towards greater rewards.

The process of analysis and improvement for our efforts is a seemingly unending one.
Equally, so, the trial of our misses and mistakes can be troubling and frustrating... often for a much longer time than is healthy.

This is how you know you are loved; the person who you continually go to with your triumphs and trials of life that does not tire of the emotional roller-coaster that is your mind and soul stays with you always. This is the grace of God in your life and the work of the Holy Spirit at work in your life, now matter what sun or storm dominates your day.

On this #deaconThursday, pray for God's strength, no matter what their day and days to come may bring. Pray for wisdom in handling the things that are before them calling for their attention. Pray for extra grace and wisdom to handle the things that they do not expect, but will suddenly become both a distraction and a priority. May they not be detoured or derailed in the process, but faithfully stay the course as they serve the work of the church and the ministries therein. Pray for a grace about their lives; even in the midst of the roller coasters between the triumphs and trials of life.

May there be as many good and meaning hits
As there are redemptive and clarifying misses
By the sovereign hand of God
For His purposes and plans are good.

- PNC