The interview panel and the leadership team of the church were completely taken by surprise when the church members vote was less than the percentage needed for my appointment as pastoral leader. One of them, who has been particularly upset by the outcome, sent me this reading/prayer from Mrs L B Cowman’s “Streams in the Desert”, published in 1925.

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12

 Being perplexed, I say,

“Lord, make it right!”

Night is as day to Thee,

Darkness as light.

I am afraid to touch

Things that involve so much;

My trembling hand may shake,

My skilless hand may break;

Thine can make no mistake.

“Being in doubt I say,

“Lord, make it plain;

Which is the true, safe way?

Which would be gain?

I am not wise to know,

Not sure of foot to go;

What is so clear to Thee,

Lord, make it clear to me!”