Tuesday, July 28, 2009

BROKENNESS

I talked yesterday to a woman who is so incredibly broken. She is filled with so much pain. I could listen and share with her Jesus. Jesus came for the brokenhearted. He came for the sick not the healthy. He came to set people free. He wants to just love all over you. Psalm 103 says "Praise the Lord, O my soul...who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things..." This is the Jesus who loves each of us, this is the Jesus who died on the cross for your sins and mine. That pit you feel like your in - you don't have to stay there. Call out to Jesus and he will save you. That is a promise.

We prepare to move - where? I don't know, but we will pack up the house now and trust the Lord to take care of the rest. I'm actually getting excited to see what God is going to do.

Recently the Lord connected me with an old friend from seminary days. (we met 15 years ago) Our conversations reiterate the need for pastors and their families to be loved on. I heard stories of friends of ours from seminary days who are no longer in the ministry after being burned so badly. There is a need out there and it cannot be ignored any longer.

Thought for the day - think about your pastor, his wife and his children. Now remember that God has called them to be the shepherd of your church. Love all over them, support them in prayer big time. Don't criticize them but accept them for who God has made them. Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you." If you consider your pastor and his family friends, real friends, then when challenges arise in the church and you find yourself disagreeing with him on issues - remember that true friendship comes with respect, even when you disagree. Then remember the scripture above and pray for your pastor and submit to the authority that God has placed in him. Then encourage and support him. (As long as it is in line with scripture.)

God's peace!!!!

1 comment:

  1. Leah Maier had this on her fb... FAITH makes things possible... not easy.
    Love it!
    PS: I know it doesn't really apply to your blog but I wanted to pass it along anyhow.

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