To plan or not to plan, that is the question!

By Gwynne Johnson
 
Sometime ago a friend and I headed to a meeting and stepped into an elevator, still chatting. We stood there engrossed in conversation waiting to be delivered to our destination. Finally, when the elevator wasn’t moving, we glanced at one another thinking that perhaps it was malfunctioning. Sadly the malfunction rested with us. We burst out laughing as we realized that neither of us had pushed the requisite button. Talk about missing the obvious.
 
As you can discern I am basically a “now” person. There’s nothing more enjoyable than sitting or walking with a friend and catching up on life enjoying a stimulating conversation and mostly ignoring anything else going on. Yet, surprisingly, God sometimes calls people like me to lead in His kingdom work. That presents some unique challenges. While it can be difficult for thoughtful and forward thinking folks to imagine, thinking ahead just doesn’t come naturally to me. Yet it is needed in leadership to maintain clarity and focus. Remember how Nehemiah carefully considered the conditions in Jerusalem before stepping into the leadership role to which God was calling him …
 
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