Moving Forward

I participated in a meeting of leaders this past Sunday night. Isn't it true that leaders are always looking to improve their ability to lead and serve? We could say that we "are looking for an edge" against our adversary. We realize that satan is our adversary and we are committed to the defeat of that adversary. We are always looking for creative ways to share the message of the gospel with those we contact on a daily or weekly basis. But there is one characteristic that we can not afford to lose and that characteristic is consistency. We must not lose our focus on the intended goal and we must stay committed to finish that which we started. I want to share a story from the Peanuts Comic strip that I believe summarizes the attitude that we must practice day by day. Charlie Brown: "Our first game of the season! What do we need to do to win? Lucy: "Courage, Fortitude, and Dedication! Charlie Brown: "How did you know that?" Lucy: "I wrote down what you said last year." Moral: Some things never change from year to year. We will need courage, fortitude, and dedication if we are to be successful leaders in the work of the kingdom of God!