Knowing When...

I know I've recognized and realized this before and perhaps stated it on more than one occasion, so I'll present it this way... I was reminded once again last night, that part of knowing how to measure effectiveness and efficiency is knowing where, when and in whom to invest your time, energy and resources.

Nobody is a lost cause.
Not all things are worth skipping and avoiding.

There is however, a wisdom that comes with knowing what to do; what others should be doing and when its time for you to step in, engage and contribute. Equally important, is know when it's time for you to exit the circumstance and let someone else proceed, if it is something that should and will continue.

Whether it's a conversation or a project, it's impossible to be 100% on multiple things at the same time and expect to come out on top and at one's best, consistently, across the board. I'm not saying it can't be done; just that that's not reality for most people.

Thus, it becomes imperative as to who we spend our time with and what projects we devote our time.

It's a continual choice we all have to make, a constant consequence that each of us will deal with and a point of contention for which someone will comment.

What's funny is the cycle of the process. You will encounter this process with someone else, only later to experience someone taking it up with you. Often the frustrations we express with others are similar, if not identical, to those shared by others regarding ourselves. Funny how it works; not so much when it happens.

That said, we all need help. I'll admit, I need some. To my friends, who would enthusiastically agree, you can all get in line with me!  On that note...

Pray this #effectiveSunday, that God would grant wisdom to the people of the Body of Christ. May God give us insight, direction and guidance in our conversations and our actions; that we would wisely invest our time, talent and treasure... in projects and people for sure, but more importantly in the areas and arenas of life which God as divinely placed us to be used for His Glory. May we not be distracted, detoured and derailed by the concerns of life, the responsibilities of the workplace or the craziness and criticism of social media. Pray an awareness of the times forever  be on the forefront of our minds; our attention on God, as we seek His face in order that we may know His perfect will and the power and strength to engage in that calling.

Engaged in this world,
To be effective for His Glory.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC

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