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Decently and in Order

Finding a way to turn the chaos of our times into the order God intends

David Allison
5 min readMay 18, 2021
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:40 (NKJV)

I am one of those people who have a keen sense of order. Everything must be done in the proper sequence; everything must be in order and in its place (except my office at home).

It could be my distinct INTJ personality, or that maybe I am OCD (although some may think I am just ODD, but that’s another story).

Whatever it is, order — proper sequence, organization, and procedure — is important to me. Very important.

That said, it is fair to say that I get out of sorts when everything else is not in order. Disorder and chaos make me tense and uneasy and unable to rest.

Living in a chaotic world

It’s safe to say we live in a world of chaos. A quick glance at your favorite news website will yield news of confusion and disorder.

To name a few …

  • Inflation and rising prices
  • Shortages of essential commodities
  • A massive and unmanageable surge of migrants at the southern border
  • Ongoing gridlock between the…

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