patience and prayer

Today, I've learnt a very important lesson.  Because I had wanted to be seen peace-loving, not be the wet blanket or the 'partypooper' or be seen as naggy, I took a backseat after my views and suggestions were made known with regards to a session we run once a year. Generally, I do not impose my views on people, neither will I force anyone to do things my way. If I have told you why we should really do things this way, what more can I say, without losing you altogether? And because I was not assertive enough to convince on the importance of this and that, I had 'allowed' for a kids session to lose all focus on the basis of prayer. It was nothing short of a playgroup hour. And we lost a precious hour. I have never felt so conflicted. I can only pray for the spirit of peace, openness, understanding to be amongst me and my brothers and sisters. May we continue to be guided by God's spirit, for us to do His work according to His will. Amen.