Prayer and Proverbs - Day 27 of 31

Read Proverbs 27.

“Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds.” (Proverbs 27:23 ESV)

There is a well-timed scene in the BBC's The Office, where Ricky Gervais' character David Brent is talking with Rowan, an outside person hired to train David's staff through an all-day workshop on customer service. When the documentary crew asks Rowan what the day is about, David, as usual, steps in to answer. He shares that the workshop is really about “Invest in people (i.e. the staff). Letting them know that they are our most important commodity.” As he is saying this, we see Dawn, the receptionist, in the background crying. David also sees Dawn, makes a sort of aloof smirk, shrugs his “I don't know what that's about?” shoulders, and continues talking to the camera. David neither knew Dawn's condition nor gave it attention.

What about you?

Who would you consider your flock? Your family? Your work staff? The volunteers in your ministry or non-profit? Others?

How well do you know their condition? How well are you giving them attention? I know this is an area of growth for me, and I would imagine an area of growth for most of us.

In prayer, ask God to reveal what you may be missing. Ask Him to grant you the sense to see what may be staring at you right in the face.