“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:1-2).

Pastor Micah and his dear wife, Karla, were in somewhat of a perplexing situation. They loved the church family to which the Lord had led them ten years ago. It was wonderful being their pastor and wife. They would be very happy to stay many more years at the same church.

However, they also wanted to be obedient to the Lord. They were willing to go anywhere that they sensed the Lord leading them. Now four unsolicited letters from pulpit committees and a search committee had come asking them to consider making a ministry move. Micah and Karla smiled, prayed, and said, “Well, when anyone else is asking us what to do, we suggest a couple of things to them. Now we get to do those several things.”

First, they would remember that the Lord is the Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18).
Second, they would ask for His wisdom (James 1:5).
Third, they would ask the Lord to give them willingness of heart to follow His leading (1 Chronicles 28:9).
Fourth, they would ask the Lord to make the way clear to them (Proverbs 3:5-6).
They would not get frazzled. They would not rush, but neither would they procrastinate. Guess what? I won’t keep you waiting! The Lord wonderfully answered and directed them. They were willing to go anywhere and do anything the Lord wanted them to do, but they sensed that their ministry was not finished where they were. Five more wonderful years would take place with their church family before the Lord moved them to their next ministry responsibility.

For today: How will this play out in your life? Are you in the process of facing a significant decision? Consider following the process that this dear couple did.