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Wrecked.

By Isaac Monday October 5, 2009

Wrecked.

Just when I begin to feel confident in my calling and ministry, it never fails that He sends a message or messenger to counteract it. Sometimes it’s a sermon, sometimes through speaking with a friend… but I always walk away realizing how far away I truly am from where I had thought (or hoped) I was.

That happened again last night when I read the following paragraph:

“…if you say you are called to be where you are, a few questions need to be answered. For example, how would you be missed if you left this place? What would change? …what would your church (and the worldwide church) look like if everyone was as committed as you are? If everyone gave and served and prayed exactly like you, would the church be healthy and empowered? Or would it be weak and listless?”
- Francis Chan, Forgotten God


  • Shannon,

    Thanks for the encouragement! I realized in re-reading this that I came across as a bit down/discouraged, and that wasn't the case.

    To clarify, I'm not questioning whether or not I'm serving God in the right place - I completely believe that this is where God has called me to serve Him. But once in a while (and I think I speak for all believers, not just me), we hear a 'prophetic voice' that lays out God's righteous & perfect standard and contrasts it with our own heart, and the difference is humbling, to say the least.

    I agree about trials. It's too bad we can't learn everything in life by reading books! :)
  • Shannon
    Isaac,
    I totally understand the continual struggle to feel short even though u feel like u are giving every part of yourself. Us in the medical field are somewhat leaders. When u lead anything u question everything. Because that's how Jesus commanded us to think. And if nothing else sticks, at least that part of us will. That basic instinct to question and to get the answer and to still be in awe and feel like u r the smart girl dating the dumb guy or vice versa. And with Him a lot of the time u feel like the short end of the stick but u are supposed to. Or at least given the power to choose. I have also been on the other end. I can tell u that u r right where u are supposed to be, doing exactly what u are supposed to do. That doesn't mean that He won't teach u things. He can't quit teaching. Even when we are tired of learning. He loves to teach. And inspire. And u know what sucks about getting old, almost everything is trial by fire. When we were young that never happend. Because we never pushed ourselves that far. Remember how far u have come. U are a great person, my friend. But never stop being humble and always learning. Take this as a circumstance to learn from.
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