Prone To Wander & Leave

I don't know about where you were yesterday morning... I trust you had an incredible experience with the body of Christ in the presence of the Lord. I know our time with the body of Christ was amazing; a unique and intimate time of praise and worship as well as an insightful and moving message.

In particular, during worship, we joined the band in Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing.

Then the verse, "prone to wander... prone to leave the God I love..."

The possibility exists for all of us, but I was specifically struck in consideration of senior pastors; that no matter how strong our relationship with God, no matter the depth of our love for Him, no matter the longevity of our journey of faith... the evil within the heart of man is prone to wander.

We are tempted and enticed, both deliberately and unknowingly at times, and so it is a conscious and willing decision to daily align ourselves ever closer to the heart and presence of God.

The One who has saved and redeemed...
The One who has pardoned and forgiven...
The One who has planned and purposed our lives from the beginning of time that we should stand and walk in right relationship with Him.

Daily. Moment by moment.

Thus, on this #seniorPastorMonday, pray that today would be a day that pastors would continue to walk, ever closer in the presence of God. May they not give in to the proneness to wander and leave. Pray that they would not be drawn away from the love and grace of God in their lives through distraction and disruption. May they stay the course rather than be lured away. Pray today would be a day of victory and triumph, rather than failure and devastation.

For indeed, we have been redeemed and forgiven.
And He knows the plans and purposes He has for us.
May we fulfill them for His glory
By the power of the Holy Spirit
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC