This Past Sunday's Review

This past Sunday was quite interesting. We took time during the message to have a heart-to-heart between pastor and people. The entire message centered around change, commitment, and priorities. For all of us, this is Summer-time and Summer-vacation. I had the opportunity to share with our congregation some things the Lord placed upon my heart and challenged the commitment of our parishioners. I shared from my heart--as always-- concerning the mission and vision of Christ's Kingdom and the vision and misson of our local church; also sharing my desires for where I believe HE is trying to take us. In sharing this and many other things with our church, I advised our members to meet after service to discuss and pray (meet) to evaluate, reflect and re-commit. Also to pray regarding God's direction of our ministry. My wife and I did not attend this meeting for varios reasons; and judging by the outcome and progress of the meeting--I see why the Holy Spirit led me in that direction. I also shared on Sunday that I am taking a few weeks to pray about the Lord's direction in what He desires to do in my life and ministry. This seems selfish--but I would encourage ANYONE to reach God's goal for their life and BE CERTAIN that they are in the CENTER of God's WILL for their life. Though I will continue my preaching, teaching and pastoral responsibilities - I am fasting and praying! The reason for bringing ths up is to ask for the prayers of the blogging saints - that the Lord would make His will so clear in the lives of our members and Pastoral family that even crystal pales in comparison to the clarity of God's direction and open door. As always--I'll keep you posted!