renewal
it never ceases to amaze me how god continually surprises me. as my earlier post stated, we have had our ups and downs over some things that maybe should not bother us as much as they do. well, nonetheless the issues still existed, and we reacted as we did. so...bitter, frustrated, etc. we went on with our lives last week.
as the week went on, i could not help but realize the power of prayer- and the power of knowing that so many people were praying for us. just knowing that means all the difference in the world. the good news is that progress is being made on the house front- wells fargo is all straight and now we are just waiting for the mortgage company to go with it- should be this week- please! that is good news for sure and it made me happier this week, but the true joy came from my vocation. i was able this week to do some visitation for bethlehem (the church we live next to who is without a pastor). this visiting time with a homebound member who was near death last week, and another man in the hospital brought me great joy. i was reminded of how much i love this work- and how awesome a job we pastor types have to share the love of God with others- and get paid for it. i can't wait until this new church gets started, and visitation will be part of my weekly routine. and then- more refreshment came last night and today as i presided and preached at bethlehem. now, it should be noted, that their four services on a weekend are a bit too many in my opinion (all the same service, 1 sat, and 3 sunday). again through doing the job i have been trained and called to do, i was blessed beyond belief. it was officially my first time as an ordained person presiding at communion and it was quite humbling. i thank god daily for this opportunity- i mean really, we have the best job in the world.
ok, so it may seem that i have bi-polar disorder as i move from being very bitter and sad to being refreshed and happy- but so be it!
thank you lord for all you have blessed us with.
as the week went on, i could not help but realize the power of prayer- and the power of knowing that so many people were praying for us. just knowing that means all the difference in the world. the good news is that progress is being made on the house front- wells fargo is all straight and now we are just waiting for the mortgage company to go with it- should be this week- please! that is good news for sure and it made me happier this week, but the true joy came from my vocation. i was able this week to do some visitation for bethlehem (the church we live next to who is without a pastor). this visiting time with a homebound member who was near death last week, and another man in the hospital brought me great joy. i was reminded of how much i love this work- and how awesome a job we pastor types have to share the love of God with others- and get paid for it. i can't wait until this new church gets started, and visitation will be part of my weekly routine. and then- more refreshment came last night and today as i presided and preached at bethlehem. now, it should be noted, that their four services on a weekend are a bit too many in my opinion (all the same service, 1 sat, and 3 sunday). again through doing the job i have been trained and called to do, i was blessed beyond belief. it was officially my first time as an ordained person presiding at communion and it was quite humbling. i thank god daily for this opportunity- i mean really, we have the best job in the world.
ok, so it may seem that i have bi-polar disorder as i move from being very bitter and sad to being refreshed and happy- but so be it!
thank you lord for all you have blessed us with.
Bi-polar, honeymoon, absolutely out of your mind...whatever it is my friend soak it up and ride that whale out to sea for the week! I am real happy for you and have enjoyed reading this post that shows so much joy. I suppose we lutherans are just fine with carrying a paradox in our back pocket that our job and life can be such a great joy and a heavy burden.
You go...Paz.
Posted by
Chad K |
9:37 PM
i was praying the weekend at bethlehem would go well and i am glad to hear that it did. may the joy of your vocation buoy you and your family as you wait for the paperwork to finish its run through a seemingly never-ending process.
Posted by
Leland |
11:09 PM
there's nothing wrong with being bi-polar...i have to tell myself that every month. :)
i'm glad things are better this week. miss you!
Posted by
~moe~ |
10:54 AM