I said I wouldn’t post a lot of personal comments, but last night I had an experience. My youngest daughter that is graduating from UGA this summer will follow that up with marriage a couple of months later.

Last night we bought THE dress. She had driven from Gainesville to Powder Springs to try on dresses. I think over 20 different shops, many dresses tried on, and dozens of websites until she found THE dress. I wish I could post the pictures but then there is a slight chance that her future husband might stumble upon this blog and so I won’t post any pictures. But she was beautiful standing there looking in the mirror. There was this one candid shot that I wanted to take so badly but the salesperson said I couldn’t take pictures until we had agreed to buy THE dress. And the moment passed. We got some beautiful staged shots, but the moment passed on that candid, natural shot.

I hate to make a lesson out of everything, but that’s my nature. Here it is. In church planting as in any venture there is a time to seize THE moment. It is natural. It is freeing. It may be a decision about THE place, THE staff, THE vision, THE mission and there may be much confusion and consternation, but then THE decision is made and you breathe a sigh of relief. Things suddenly become clearer and the church comes more clearly into focus.

Here’s to all you church planters out there who are awaiting THE decision, praying, seeking direction from God. May He supply THE answer today, and may you breathe a sigh knowing God has prepared THE way.