Day 12
Yesterday was an exciting day in our church. We voted to accept a new pastor. I did not take this responsibility to vote lightly. I was concerned about bringing a young pastor and his family into our church and knowing with confidence that they would be treated lovingly. Churches are made up of human beings and those human beings don’t always behave the way they should. Sometimes they can be hurtful to the young and inexperienced. But as I sought out God’s will in this matter, it occurred to me that so many times I want to know His will for my own sake, for my own journey. But this journey is not an isolated one. It’s one shared with every person that I touch throughout my life. Whether I’m voting for a new pastor, training new employees or writing this devotional, every decision that is made will affect more than just me.
James 1:5 says “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. “ As I prayed concerning how the Lord would have me vote, I realized that I needed to clear my mind of all past experiences and fears and listen to God’s instruction. And, as I have learned to do during this journey, I also sought out counsel from a fellow Christian that I trusted. With counsel and much prayer, God gave me clarity. Equally important, He made it clear that this decision would affect the lives of others and for any of us to vote contrary to what God had planned would be a huge mistake. So many times I have made decisions based on what I personally wanted or thought was right. It’s a comfort to lay all that down and just follow God’s lead. He knows where He is taking us. You know, when you’re not driving, you can really enjoy the scenery along the way.
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