On Being A Pastor

The pastor's life can at times be quite enriching. I mean we are placed at times in a position where we can help a person in some very trying times. But can I be frank, sometimes being a pastor is very discouraging. At times I feel and for the most part no fault of our own, but I feel we cause hurt at times. And WE hurt at times, maybe if we think about it, we hurt a lot. Today I saw someone who was certainly a good friend at one time, and due to a lot of misunderstanding and some selfishness, and lack of wisdom and good direction, our friendship took a major turn for the worst. And can I call it pain, and a lot of it, for it has been a very difficult ordeal to go through. A pastor just wants to help I believe. But at times the help we give turns and stabs us in the back, in the front, and causes so many wounds it is hard to count. I just want peace and healing and friendship and love. And what I get in return at times is the very opposite of what I desire. I'm glad God is not like that, His promises are sure, He is faithful when we are not. And His love endures the pain we caused Him to go through.

On being a pastor

What a day in the life of Ministry. I mean not much went on. I have discovered a long time ago, I can for the most part create a good day, a bad day, a busy day, a relaxing day, just by the decisions I make along the way. A few visits to some Inpatient hospice individuals. And there was a terrible storm this afternoon as I was coming home from work, and of course it is the first day of December and the Temp outside read 71 degrees. Now that is impressive for these north parts of the State of Pennsylvania. And then the Storm Passed Over, and the lightning flashed and the rains came all in the manner of minutes and then it was all gone.