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Some subjects are hard to talk about. Bowing out and passing the torch
to someone else, is one of the most difficult. But it's not about you;
it's about God's kingdom! Stepping down calls for humility. The future
of any work depends on it. For 40 years Moses dreamed of leading his
people into the Promised Land; but it was not to be. Joshua, his
successor, would be the man to fulfil that dream. How did Moses handle
it? With grace and dignity: 'Joshua...was filled with the spirit of
wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites
listened to him and did what the Lord had commanded Moses' (Deuteronomy
34:9 NIV). The plan worked, the transition was smooth and the followers
immediately transferred their allegiance to Joshua. Why? Because Moses
had placed his hands on Joshua and prayed for God's blessing on his
leadership. That's leadership in its finest form and final hour - when
it counts most! Is this hard to do? Yes, for these reasons: a) job
security; 'What am I going to do next?' b) fear of retirement; 'Me,
retire?' c) resistance to change; 'The saddle is so comfortable.' d)
self worth; 'This job is my life.' e) lack of confidence; 'Who else can
do this job like I do it?' f) love for the job; 'I really love my job
and the people I work with.' g) loss of investment; 'I've put too much
into this to let it go.' What's the answer? Rejoice in your God-given
accomplishments, bow out graciously, bless and assist your successor,
then ask God 'What's next?

bless your heart... You really REALLY don't know how this thread self fits with my life TODAY (of all days)...

blessings