We're still 31 days away from the end of National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child but the thing that's keeping me awake lately is pondering 2013 and whether our team should host another large packing party.
This wondering started sometime around mid-summer and is hitting its peak now. If we're not going to do a party next year then we should give up the storage container and get rid of all the leftover items.
What my regional director and friend, Leigh Fisher, has told me is true--I and my team need to get a clear vision of what God's will is in this. I want it to be an assurance that will allow us to overcome all the obstacles and the negative comments--an assurance that will keep us going through all the year-round work that it takes to get ready to pack thousands of boxes in one weekend.
I'm concerned that we spend too much time focusing on the packing party and not enough promoting Operation Christmas Child in more traditional ways to our area. I'm concerned that we don't get enough shipping donations to cover $7.00 for each box we pack. I'm concerned that the church where we hold the packing party was upset about some damage that occurred to the church because of the packing party.
If having another packing party in 2013 is God's will, then I know He'll provide the items. I don't worry about that.
But I do worry about being out of His will and causing problems for other people. I do worry about leading my team in a wrong direction.
On the other hand, I also worry about missing another opportunity to watch God do something amazing that will bless thousands of children around the world.
I have a lot in common with Tevye in "Fiddler On The Roof"--seeing both sides of the issue.
I'm not sure how to know God's will in this. On the other hand....
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