About The Rest Of Us...

For whatever reason, i recently recalled the days of my first "real" job out of college. It was a start-up company. A small, fun company. With sometimes, sporadic payment from clients, which meant that payday sometimes came late. Which got me thinking about yesterday's post regarding when a church closes its' doors.

The boss always makes certain sacrifices. It's a bummer, and quite a frustrating one when the staff and associates suffer as a result. And while my heart breaks for the place and position of the pastor in yesterday's post, I'm also concerned about those who served in ministry with him.

What's next for them? If they are employed elsewhere while pastoring, then perhaps, to some degree, they will be "okay". At least I terms of livelihood. And if they aren't?

And while on the topic of livelihood; there's also mental, spiritual and emotional struggle. As much as I felt life "hung in the balance" whenever payday showed up late, I can't fathom the struggle of church leadership that is affected when a church closes the doors.

On this #associatePastorTuesday, pray for those that are indeed, affected by churches that are severely struggling.... perhaps on the verge of closing or have done so already. May God give them strength in the aftermath and wisdom moving forward. Pray God would meet their needs; not only financially, but emotionally, mentally and physically. Pray for healing and restoration through this process. May God open the next door for those who are wondering and waiting about the rest of us.

For the glory of God
For the cause of Jesus Christ
By the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.

- PNC