I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life then being a pastor of a church. There is no greater fulfillment for me than to see the light bulb come on for people as they connect and reconnect to their purpose in Jesus Christ. I love it when people take risks and believe that God can do something huge through them. These are normal everyday people who are just as busy as anyone else. These are people that have full schedules filled with real issues going on in their life. Yet they hear God's call and they step out in faith and let Him use them.
I was reminded of this as I sat in our first worship service for our new Celebrate recovery ministry this past Sunday night. I watched a group of everyday lay people be used by God in extraordinary ways. Not because they were qualified or had been to Seminary but because they believed God could use them...and He did. God can do amazing things in our life when we believe him for it and let Him use us. We don't need degree's or titles to change the world. This ministry has been dreamed by, developed by, and lead by the layette in our church and two other pastors from other churches. This has been a huge commitment for them and a time consuming venture but they are seeing God's power work through them and touch others lives. There is nothing more fulfilling as a pastor than to watch your people go for it and risk it on the front lines of ministry.
My prayer is that everyone at some point in time would not only realize their potential in Christ but that they would make the necessary sacrifices and have the faith and the trust in God to let him use them. Way to go God!!! Let me ask you where you are at. Are you too busy? Everyone is busy...its about adjusting priorities. Do you not believe you are capable? Well you probably aren't that is why God is going to do it through you. Maybe you just afraid? That's why this thing only works with faith and trust. Step out on the limb and God will meet you there. Together you will change the world. Blessings, Your Dreaming Pastor
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