Trusting and expecting

Proverbs 3:1-6

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

In our work we have to trust. This is more than the declaration that God is in control in the overarching sense. Of course, that is true, but we cannot stop there.

Trust is also very personal, especially in the development and stewardship world. Are we really willing to trust the Holy Spirit to go before us and prepare the hearts of the people we speak with? If so, we can confidently and boldly describe our mission, hear the heart of the donor and know with assurance that God's Will will be done.

At the end of the fiscal year, we may come up "short" in terms of our monetary goal (especially by the end of June), but our Lord is not bound by our schedule or financial targets. Think back on the real fruit of your efforts, those "saints" who were encouraged that the school exists and who appreciate the education you provide. Pray that the Lord would prosper and move in their hearts so they can act on the desire to invest in this Kingdom work.

That, I think, is trusting and expecting.

By the way, if you have gotten this far, I can report that the Lord has "re-located" me to a new Christian school, Tall Oaks Classical School in Newark, DE. My title will be Director of Stewardship and my role will be to:

Connect the PASSIONS of God's people with the PROVISIONS He has supplied to accomplish Kingdom PURPOSES.

Be a blessing!