Earlier this spring I had a meeting with Frank Potter and he shared a thought that I thought was brilliant. This morning I spent some time thinking about it, and thought I'd share it with you. He said, "Live by your compass, not your clock."
I fall prone to watching the clock, and it seems to always be stuck on "Now". I want to pastor a healthy, vibrant, and growing church -- now, have a larger bank account -- now, and live in my dream house --now. It seems that living by the clock keeps me frustrated, because it keeps my eyes on my plans. My plans are destined to fall short of my greatest potential.
The compass is a tool to make sure you're going in the right direction, walking the right path. It focuses on the end goal, the destination. It's the good and faithful principle of doing the right thing for long enough. My life is dedicated to the goal that God has for my life, and when I achieve that, I will have achieved my potential.
What do you live by? The compass or the clock?
--Ben
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