Have any of you had a day where you were simply overwhelmed by the challenges of your call? I’m having one of those days.
The call is not in doubt. But my goodness, the evil we are surrounded by seems like it’s just too much sometimes. And I suppose it is for me, a mere human being. So I say in faith…but God…
The call to reform the church I lead to be more in line with what Scripture says, even when it hurts. But God…
The call to put yourself “out there” and sometimes get your heart stepped on for the sake of the Gospel and glory of Christ. But God…
The call to be transparent and to realize that I don’t have all the answers, don’t have it all together, and desperately need the Holy Spirit’s power and leading. But God…
The call to make disciples in a hurting world that is in so much pain that they celebrate sin and miss Christ. But God…
The call to stand against demons and devils boldly and to love others passionately enough to risk one’s life for them. But God…
The call to rally Christians of all stripes to stand bold in Christ and His Word and not to waver as God reforms family and saves children; this is difficult because one’s zeal can be interpreted as Phariseeism, legalism, and other scary “isms”. But God…
Have any of you ever prayed a prayer like this?
"Lord, today I need your mercy, guidance, and protection. I need to know you are with me. I need to see you a bit clearer so I can follow you closer. And I need you to carry me when I can't walk. Help my focus, heart, vision, teaching, actions, money, relationships, and every other part of my life be 100% focused on you and giving you glory. If you do that, I know I can stand in you and for you. Thank you Master for your grace. In Christ's Holy Name. Amen."
