Let's Not Make It Worse

Another late in the day post, I know... I struggled, as I didn't feel I had any direction for this post today either. But, late in the day it comes, and so late, in the day we're here! Prompted, no less, by an online conversation that got me thinking about how we look back at certain decisions made by others and wonder... how did that happen?

There's any number of current events and social issues for which this question applies, whether in today's news or the breaking news of your youth; none of which was the topic this evening. Nevertheless, it didn't take long in looking at the matter, to wonder why certain considerations weren't given due diligence or specific details don't seem to have been thought thru as to long-term effects and future difficulties.

Of course, this is a problem that every organization deals with, from senior management (especially in times of transition) to staff and team members and especially to mid-level management. The level where there is decision-making ability that the higher ups might not know the specifics of, but everyone affected will have their moment of wonder. Likewise, that mid level of management will also have some insight and understanding of what is going on in the upper echelon of decision makers, whereby they'll ask the same questions with similar states of intrigue.

What were they thinking when....

We've all been there. I ask myself what I was thinking from way back when, more often than I care to admit! But for all of that, all you can do is deal with today and where you are, with what you have and with those who are present now to be of assistance and influence.

Pray this #associatePastorTuesday, that God would indeed, give wisdom and direction for those who find themselves in difficult circumstances, unable perhaps to figure out how the present challenge even came into existence. Pray that God would give them favor and creativity as to how to overcome the matter. May God help them keep a proper perspective of His sovereign hand and keep a complaining spirit at bay. Pray for a focus on Godly, effective and beneficial solutions where and whenever possible. Pray too, that God would surround them with people who will speak truth and life into these circumstances; giving wisdom, direction and support. May frustration and anger not get the best of them, but that they would find ways in which God would be glorified with outcomes that only He could bring into fruition.

For all our lapses in better judgement
God works it all for His glory.
And thankfully, not for our demise.

- PNC