As some of you will know, I’m regularly up 3:00 am in the morning. I read the Bible and other books, journal and pray. This morning, as I headed back to bed my mind was full.
Monday is going to be my day off. How can I separate myself for a day (make the day “holy”)? I live church work and ministry — I could almost say I breathe it. That is a calling I think God has given me for this season of my life. The longer I’m in a local church, the more I know of the layer behind the layer behind the layer we call the “faces we put on in the morning.” For that reason there is deep joy and deep sadness that indwells my bones and marrow.
This is the reason a separate day, a day of rest, is virtually impossible for most pastors. Until . . .
I struggle with God being in control. I struggle with the idea that my input is not the most valuable indicator that a situation will change. I struggle with going to the dark side of ministry and finding out that God had already been shining his light there — without asking me!!
So, for one day, can I just let God run the world?
This is a very thought provoking post. And when in ministry, even more so. But I know that as the Lord leads you, and as you share your journey, others will gain a clearer understanding. Thank you for being so transparent.
God Bless and I look forward to further posts.
MaryAnne