Reminders

Have you had those moments where one word or phrase triggers a thought process and your mind is off and running? We've all had them. And depending on the subject matter, it can be a positive or negative experience.

I had such a moment yesterday afternoon... and the thought process began with a single word.

Reminders.

I know what you're thinking... that seems kind of obvious. Isn't that the function of that word? To begin or continue a thought process? Yes, yes it is.

But they hold great power and influence. Sometimes too much. Other times not enough.

We can go to one unhealthy extreme of avoidance if they hold too much power, we can repeat errors and mistakes if they hold not enough.

Their effectiveness though, is helping to keep a healthy balance and perspective of our own reality and existence.

We don't know it all.
We don't have it all.
We can't explain everything.
We can't gain everything.

We are frail, broken and dead in sin.
We are forgiven, healed and alive in Christ.

Whatever the reminders in life today may be, it is my hope and prayer that you would not be detoured and dismissed but encouraged and resolved.

On this #associatePastorTuesday, pray to that end. As pastors experience times of reflection and moments of remembrance, may they be prompted to rely evermore on the work of God and the power of the Cross in their lives. May they not be discouraged or defeated, but strengthened and motivated to continue in the calling God has placed upon them. Pray they stand resolute in the anointing of the Holy Spirit, not in their own might and understanding, but what God has granted to them through His Word.

For the glory of God
And the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC