If I'm completely open and honest there are times, are they are plenty, that I feel deficient to be a pastor. I'm not a prayer warrior, sometimes I'm cold to people, I get overwhelmed, I don't follow trough with things, I don't always listen, I'm selfish, and I don't always love people.
The thing is... passion. God has placed in my heart a passion for this work. With it comes a desire for greater, bolder prayer, a heart for people that are far from Him, and peace.
Thank you God that I can't do it on my own at all. Thank you for using me in spite of my weaknesses that are so profound.
I have such grandiose visions for ministry, but times like these keep me grounded and aware of my need for wisdom and patience.
The thing is... passion. God has placed in my heart a passion for this work. With it comes a desire for greater, bolder prayer, a heart for people that are far from Him, and peace.
Thank you God that I can't do it on my own at all. Thank you for using me in spite of my weaknesses that are so profound.
I have such grandiose visions for ministry, but times like these keep me grounded and aware of my need for wisdom and patience.
December 16, 2007 at 5:18 PM
Tucker
We are all uncompleted works!
Why should you be different?
Remember Peter the apostle!
He was a character!
You have put a lot of effort in to your ministry and every once in awhile GOD will make you a bit uncomfortable to nudge you in a different direction
Accept the gift of reflection. This when we are able to straighten ourselves out and get back on track with GOD will for us..
GOD may be suggesting you take in more of your world and smell the roses instead of having to do it all. You do have a lot on your plate
Tucker go easy on yourself, you are GODS tool in helping many people to find salvation.
You are not deficient as a pastor, you don't have to be a prayer warrior (most of them are phony)
As for loving or liking everyone I believe tolerance would be a better goal, It takes time to be able to like or love somebody and have it be meaningful
Believe it are not you are showing your realness in admitting your faults. This commands more respect from individuals than someone with a holier than thou attitude.
You are a human doing Gods work you can not expect to be perfect all the time! :)
January 7, 2008 at 7:17 PM
Oh how I understand that place of having great passion for God's work and yet feeling inadequate!
Your honesty is refreshing!