Hurry Up And Wait...

So my wife is VERY pregnant...so much so that she was actually due this past Wednesday...two days ago. This past week we've done everything we knew to do to get ready for our 3rd child (our 3rd boy). We set up the crib, finished the baby decor in the room, installed the car seat, purchased the necessity "odds and ends", and countless other things. We spent the last several weeks and most recent days in "hurry up and wait" mode.

This entire process has me thinking about Lifepoint Church. Week in and week out we work so very hard to prep for Sunday: choosing the perfect songs for worship, put together graphics and stage designs, and ensuring we do everything we can to create a warm and welcoming environment for attenders...but more importantly for first time guest. This entire ordeal of "hurry up and wait" reminds me, yet again, of a quote that continues to haunt and challenge me: "pray like it all depends on God and work as if it all depends on you."

It's often easier said than done...I can attest to that. I know personally I find myself all to often working like it all depends on me...that's it. We need to be willing to hurry up (get things done on our end) and wait (pray and wait for God to move). When we continually partner those two aspects...watch out! Just image how our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces would be impacted if we make sure to leave God in the equation. I challenge you to hurry up and wait this week.

Hope to see you Sunday.