“and [pray] also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, Ephesians 6:19
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The point of this is not to complain about my schedule – – I am so thankful God has called me to be a pastor. Rather, my goal is to encourage our people to pray that the Spirit would work in conjunction with the proclamation of the Word.
For those of you who aren’t “Bricks in the Valley,” my schedule is not a lot different than most pastors. Would you pray in a special way for your pastor this weekend? Pray, in particular, that whenever he opens his mouth, Words would be given to him to preach the Gospel with boldness (Ephesians 6:19).
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This morning Allison has a softball doubleheader, but I don’t feel like I can take the time to go the games. (I have already been at several softball games). Here’s why:
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Between our church and a conference, I preached six times last weekend – – so, I’ve been swamped in general.
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This weekend I am on an ordination council this afternoon which will fill up the afternoon and evening.
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Tomorrow morning I am preaching from Romans – –
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Tomorrow afternoon I am preaching at an ordination service (1 Peter 5:1-4).
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Monday I am leading a funeral service in the suburbs.
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I really need to get another chapter of the book I am working on drafted.
sounds like the schedule of most of us. just remember that family comes first. don’t be afraid to say no to things, even good things.
Praying for your ministry…