![]() It can capture your meditation so that you spend more time worrying about what could be than considering the God who is. ![]() It is only when we are embracing the rest of the forgiveness of grace that we can look at ourselves honestly and grieve without wallowing in debilitating guilt and shame.įear can overwhelm your senses. It is only when we are living out of the life that grace alone is able to give that we quit seeking life elsewhere. And when you look there, it only ends in anxiety, frustration, hurt, disappointment, anger, and bitterness and may ultimately lead you to question the goodness of God… The only defense against this the gospel of Jesus Christ. So you will never find in your ministry the rest of heart that every human being seeks. The people who faithfully give don’t give so you can build a successful ministry and bask in the security of your accomplishments. The troubled people in your congregation did not come with their troubles so that you could feel needed, essential, and appreciated. The leadership of the church didn’t call you to be their pastor because they knew that you needed a forum where you could find meaning and purpose. God didn’t call you to your particular ministry position so that you could finally cobble together an identity that you could live with. ![]() The people in your congregation did not become active participants in your ministry so that collectively they could make you feel better about yourself and more secure with your ministry gifts. Think about the insanity of…ministry idolatry. ![]()
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