The last two weeks have been among the most challenging I
have ever experienced.
The circumstances that led up to these two weeks were
completely outside my realm of control.
As the situation grew steadily worse it became obvious that something
had to be done.
I was brought in as one member of a team of five people
tasked with solving the problem.
Although there were some similarities in our backgrounds we
were unique individuals.
We each brought to the table a unique set of strengths.
Together, as a team, we looked at the situation objectively.
We then weighed the options available to us.
Finally, as we neared the end of the first week, we
determined the best course of action.
This course of action would bring with it a unique set of
potential problems.
It would also be extremely unpopular with a few people who
were not part of the team.
We presented our plan and defended it as best we could.
We then put that plan into action.
During the process we encountered a few problems we
anticipated and we dealt with them.
We also encountered a few that could not be anticipated.
Working together as a team, we were able to resolve these as
well.
Finally, we regained control of the situation and
circumstances have returned to normal.
The members of this team have returned to their normal routines.
It is very unlikely we will ever get the chance to come
together as team ever again.
I am sure that I will fondly remember each of these
individuals and how we came together and succeeded as a team.
There are also some personal lessons I took with me as well.
First, there was a sixth member of this team as God was with
us from start to finish.
Second, as challenging as this was it pales in comparison to
the realities that some people face day in and day out and so we have no reason
to complain.
Third, we are each the stronger for having faced up to the challenge
together.
Fourth, we will each be able to utilize what we learned from
this situation as we face other challenges in the future.
There will always be times when we are faced with challenges
that seem overwhelming.
But, we do not have to face them alone.
We can put together an unbeatable team and overcome them.
Just make certain that God the first person you ask to join your
team.
Psalm 138:3 (NET) – When I cried out for help, You answered me. You
made me bold and energized me.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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