No Fear Of Yesterday

The more I listen to the news... well, quite frankly, the less I desire to do so. But what I find amazing are the back stories. It's not so much how we arrived where we are, but the details that go into an event.

This happened on that day with these people where we went here and did that over there and later sat and talked across the way... yes, that way.

I have days where I can't remember certain conversations from 2 or 3 days ago! And I understand, as was stated a couple of weeks ago; that certain events are stored in different recesses and banks of the mind's memory. But still. The details people remember of certain conversations and events, beyond the obvious one that are forever life-changing, life-altering or involve any level of trauma is simply incredible.

All too often we go through our days as if our words, actions and attitudes are lacking in both impact and consequence. Yet then one day, an inquiry is made

I know for the believer we are too keep an eternal perspective and all the more, for pastors and those in ministry. And as time flies and days pass, it really is all we can do to live each moment and engage our conversations and interactions with the grace of God and consider how we may bring glory and honor to Him.

Yes, the challenge is great, but in light of recent and current events, what's the alternative. That which is unacceptable, unbelievable, unforgivable, appalling, embarrassing and bewildering. We stand amazed wondering how things happen, yet often fail in taking precautions in our lives to fully live with the integrity that is expected and associated when one hears Christian, let alone Pastor.

Pray this #associatePastorTuesday, that pastors would be reminded, if not from this, from the prompting of the Holy Spirit, to continue to live lives of integrity; above reproach. Pray for their ministries, that they would never forget the impact, both past and future that they have made through their words, actions and attitudes. As we live in increasingly scrutinous times, where context and perception carries more weight than perhaps ever before, may they live confident in their calling, humble in their abilities, honest in their shortcomings and faithful in their duties.

That pride would not be a stumbling block
Nor their lives and ministries detoured or derailed.
May strength persevere
In faith lived daily, with grace ever-present.
For the glory of God.

- PNC