Two steps forward, Three steps back

Have you ever had a time in your leadership when you feel that for each step forward you are making with the group, you take multiple steps backward.  That has been my month of October.  Throughout the month various events and conversations have occurred which has led to a level of frustration.  Where I thought progress and valuable dialog was taking place, I encounter pockets of resistance, lack of commitment, and a return to prior thinking.

I am sure that I am far from unique with this frustration.  I am also confident that if I and other leaders in the church continue to be faithful to what the Lord is doing in us and through us, we will overcome even this.

I share all of this just to make a point that I have to make to myself on a regular basis - everything is not going to be smooth sailing all the time.  The most important thing to remember is that we are called to discern the voice of the Lord and follow that voice even in the midst of frustration and resistance.  I am sure glad that the Lord is in charge because I wouldn't want the level of frustration that must come with that job!!