UPS truck drivers rarely make left turns. Such turns are more dangerous to make than right turns. They also save the company money. By making 90% of turns to the right, UPS has been able to save 10 million gallons of gas.
Drivers traveling greater distances to avoid idling time and going against the traffic flow have reduced emissions, increased delivery time, improved safety performance, and helped their bottom line. 
Who would have thought? Only after the company began tacking vehicle performance (going back to 2001), which helped them see their limitations, did they come up with this right turn model.
I can’t help but wonder if many of us in church leadership are busy, busy, busy, for the Lord, rarely evaluating what we are doing and how well we are doing it. Maybe even making a great deal of left turns, idling in traffic, and going against the flow–thinking that such a flurry of activity is the way in the Kingdom. Much activity is definitely life on the assembly line–a true American value. But, we’re not trying to crank out a quota of Kingdom widgets each day. Right?
Doing a great deal of activities may get us kudos, but it may not be the best action for Kingdom stewards.
Ponder the path of life, for the foolish fail to do so (Prov 5:6). Evaluate. Such is the way of the Kingdom steward. Once we do, we may realize the need to minimize–or even eliminate–left turns.
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I am glad to see the light you have cast on the importance of taking time to REALLY be a better steward. The first and upmost importance is to lead by living example. Jesus gave us the gift by prayers and listening. Many of us get so excited we miss what is happening in the moment. It is the living Spirit that uses each individual’s gift. All of the activities can take away from the joys of teaching thru the gift of the Holy Spirit. I do my best, when I pray for open ears, open eyes and God’s will be done. Not mine. If leaders aren’t mindful Satan can deceive. May #Jesus be with all.
Thanks, Mary.