Day 21.....Protecting your church

Oh boy. I have to tell you, being a pastor is sometimes quite terrifying in that I know I'm responsible for quite a lot. And as such, I get the blame in a lot of areas as well. But it's OK. I always tell everyone that if they're looking for a perfect pastor, they'd better keep looking, because I'm not him. I do have a strong love for those who come to the church. It's sometimes strange to me. There is such a spiritual bond, a true love for them, and a desire to see them succeed in all they do. Especially in their walk with Christ. I know you all cannot fathom that responsibility, as I could not, even when I was an assistant pastor. I didn't think I would be better at it.........to be honest I never really thought of his responsibility until that mantle was passed to me. I can only see this from my perspective. But when Mr. Warren says that your leadership NEEDS your prayers, your love, and your support.....it's really true. The attacks that come our way are above and beyond anything I saw before I accepted this responsibility. There are times I am scared I'm not doing a good job, or I at times, wonder if it's worth it. Sometimes it seems there is nothing but complaining, whining, and blaming going on. But then I remember Moses. A couple million people, and all of them were against him. Even his sister and brother at times. I can relate, although there are no where near that many where I am. If you have a talent, or an ability, let your pastor know what it is. He can always use help. An offer to help is way better than complaining. Maybe you can volunteer to one thing or another that you see needs to be done. If your door on your family home was broken and would not close, you wouldn't wait for anyone to ask you to fix it, you just would. Even though the church isn't so much a building anymore, as we are the temple of God now, our family needs our help. I long to hear someone say, "Say, I can help you do......" It rarely, if ever, happens. I don't let it bother me. But still, it would be nice to hear once in a while.

"What am I personally doing to protect unity in my church family right now?"

I am purposing in my heart to get to know everyone intimately. I want to know their dreams, hopes, and fears. I want to know what they long for. I also want them to know the same of me.