Once Rolling Downhill

It continues to amaze how the days play out. And I am still learning through the moments of frustration... that never seem to stop building on each other.

Focus on making the best decision for the "thing" that you are doing right now, right in front of you. It is so easy, at least for me, to go into some sort of auto-pilot mode and it doesn't work. You have to stay engaged; you have to stay focused; you have to work the process. The system works best, if you work it right.

There is a delicate balance though, as one decision affects the next; impacts another and the next thing you know, you are a day late and dollar short. At a minimum, you are an hour behind for most of the day.

Decisions are like prayer. You have to take care of what's right in front of you, You have to consider all approaches, in making sure nothing is missed or overlooked. This is why you must stay engaged in the process. This is why you must stay engaged in prayer. Lest one wrong move or turn that causes movement downhill and how it will look when it ends, who knows.

On this New Years Eve of 2015 (aka: last #deaconThursday), pray (again) for the decisions and situations facing pastors and church decision makers. May the be diligent in completing and resolving the situation or task at hand. May they be thorough in matters of complexity, to cover and consider all aspects, ensuring that nothing is missed or overlooked. Pray their prayer life to be strengthened; that they would be effectual in bringing the needs to God; fervently seeking His wisdom. Pray fresh revelation and a move of the Holy Spirit; that while unable to predict the future, may God guide their steps and light their paths as they move forward in the plans and calling He has placed upon them.

Decisively moving forward; not rolling downhill, losing control. May 2016 be the year of favor and blessing for God's people as we seek His face in all things; regardless of our place and walk of life. For the glory of God. For the cause of Jesus Christ.

-PNC

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