Nothing particularly terrible - in fact, the last month has registered many a terrible work days. Computer issues, printer issues, copy machine malfunction, and recruiting (which registers as a four letter word to me) have left me frustrated.
This week wasn't like that . . . it was just . . . blah.
Ministry can be a tough "business" to work in. Don't get me wrong, the highs in ministry are AMAZING! The wins in ministry mean that eternity is being impacted in a positive way. NOTHING beats that! But the lows and lulls in ministry can make you question your calling.
And then . . .
out of nowhere, two notes of encouragement from two completely random people from the congregation show up in my mailbox! When I say random, I just mean that they weren't from the people (like my mom or staff members) who somewhat-regularly encourage me. They weren't from close friends. They were from two wonderful, thoughtful women that I don't even know very well.
Wow! Just when I was feeling blah . . . God knew I needed a little lift. He worked through two different people to give me encouragement when I REALLY needed it.
This was a good reminder for me. How many times do I THINK encouraging things about or toward someone, but do nothing about it. I'll be writing a few notes of encouragement this week because I need to "pay it forward".
Let this be your challenge too! Who can you encourage this week? It's amazing what a little encouragement does for the soul!
2 comments:
I like what you said about unexpected blessings. I too have been physically overwhelmed and emotionally undernourished.
And then, out of nowhere......
David
www.redletterbelievers.com
Sonny...You're going to have to teach me more about this blogging. I have a blog site but still am having trouble getting all of the layout stuff. Brooke got mine set up. Jen
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