A Humble Perspective

So, as you've noticed, the server for the host company of Bring Me 70 has been down for a few days. Thus, since, this morning I was still unable to log in before church, I am writing this after service. Perhaps well-timed on God's part, as the album, Long Way From Paradise, performed by Bob Carlisle, when he was front man for the band, Allies is in the cassette deck in my car stereo and on the way to church, the song Take Me Back played.

As I listened to the lyrics, the words began to resonate.

Take me back, to the place where I belong.
I've been away so long.
Please take me back.
I know that I was wrong
I wanna come back home.

As Bob sings this song, the acknowledgment that is made is an act of humility. Once again, we arrive at a place of awareness, that our faith in God, our spiritual journey and our opportunity for ministry is only as effective as the strength and closeness of our relationship with God through Jesus Christ exists.

Indeed, I confess I feel I have those days even in writing this blog. When I'm distracted, stressed or preoccupied, I find myself perhaps not in the right state of mind or emotional place to do and serve you the reader well. If me, how much more for those in much more significant places of ministry, in the local church and across the globe, whether from the pulpit or the nursery rocking chair.

On this #effectiveSunday, pray for pastors and those in ministry. May the frustrations and stresses of life not distract or consume them to such a degree as to find themselves “distant” from God in any manner or level. Pray for a steadfast and resolute spirit, as they approach both the church and home responsibilities. Though the pressures of life and society may rise against them, may they stand on the promises of God that they are overcomers; that the spirit of God is stronger in them than the enemy of their souls that roams the earth. May today be an effective day for the kingdom of God; that manner would return to relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

That those in Christ would remain strong.
That many more would come to Christ.
May neither be consumed or destroyed.
But victorious through their faith in God.
And the plans and purposes to which He has called them.
For His glory and the impact of eternity.



- PNC