From time to time, I have had to make and then implement

difficult management decisions.

Decisions that make staff or contractors uncomfortable.

I may need to ask them to do things they don't like,

or change their priorities.

Travel may need to be cancelled -

always unpopular if it was to be overseas.

When possible, we try and agree the reasons,

But sometimes I am party to information that must not be shared.

I ask for their trust, and commit to full openness

as soon as I am able.

A track record of integrity is helpful.

I sense that may be your problem sometimes.

We ask: - "Why did this happen to me?"

"Why can't I have or do this now?"

It is hard for me to trust your timing

when I am in the present, Lord,

And yet, I will!

Your word says "those who honour me, I will honour". [1]

I need to accept that some things need to be seen

from an eternal perspective.

If I ask my staff to accept my decisions,

How much more must.

Please be patient with me Lord,

I am trying.

1. 1 Samuel 2 v 30.

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