Decisions, Decisions

 

‘Did I make the right decision,

did I choose the wrong time?

I can’t seem to make my mind up,

could be I’m just wasting time…’

 

David Denniston ‘Next Time’

 
 
At some point within the next 48 hours some very important decisions are going to have to be made. Those who make them will probably have to do so with only a limited information, weighing up the potential costs and sacrifices, and without any advance knowledge of whether or not the decisions being made are the right ones.
 
I am not an uncritical supporter of any of our current political leaders, but nor do I envy them the decisions they will once again need to make. I may not always agree with them, but theirs is no easy job. I will certainly continue to pray for wisdom for them.
 
Decisions, decisions.
 
Church ministers, elders and congregational leaders are also facing some hard decisions. Many churches have already committed to going ahead with ‘in person’ services over the Christmas period (unless a ban on such gatherings is imposed). Others have resolved to go ‘on line’ only for the time being. Still others have to make a decision over the next day or two. Our congregation is in that final category. We are not sure what to do.

Decisions, decisions.

And many people will be waiting anxiously for any further guidance / advice / restrictions / requirements about festive gatherings and family get-togethers. I am nervous about that too, not least as we had planned our big family get-together for after Christmas when there may be a greater likelihood of some kind of ‘lockdown’ being brought in. So, what should we do? What will we do?
 
Decisions, decisions.
 
Nothing is clear and nothing is easy.
 
And possibly all of this is playing its part in disrupted sleep and anxious thoughts, for me as for many.
 
‘Hear my voice when I call, O Lord, be merciful to me and answer me… teach me your way, O Lord, lead me in a straight path.’ (Psalm 27 vs 7 & 11)