Mission - Facilitators and Inhibitors

I was privileged to be part of a team today discussing things that facilitate and inhibit mission. It's easy to put the blame on other people, processes or paperwork for being mission inhibitors. It's also easy to wait for others to be mission facilitators: when we have the right people, the right processes, the right level of spirituality/discipleship/commitment...

However, preparing for a funeral tomorrow I am drawn to Matthew 6:25-34 and verse 33 in particular: "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness."

The command to put the concerns of the Kingdom first doesn't depend on anyone else - it's a command from Jesus to all His disciples.

We should have facilitators to assist and encourage. We should resist inhibitors. But on the basis that you can choose your attitude even if you can't choose your circumstances, we can all keep our eyes on the prize...

I want to go on seeking the Kingdom.