Trenches

So we finally had the opportunity to watch the movie, God's Not Dead, last night, starring Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White & of course, the Newsboys.

An incredibly well done movie, what stuck with me is White's character plays a Pastor who is visited by a missionary friend. Comparison naturally takes place, and the Pastor feels as though his work isn't accomplishing much for God, while his missionary friend is seeing the miraculous daily.

Then, when someone in need steps into the office and the plans of the pastor and missionary have been delayed, the missionary friend simply says regarding the opportunity, "Well, David - You wanted to be in the trenches!"

This, in conjunction with the new childrens' Pastors at our church, who are in the first few days of their official, 1st pastorate position, post-seminary, provides our prayer emphasis.

We desire to be used by God regarding our faith, but when the opportunity presents itself, do we jump in the trench? Or second guess whether its worth it? As the story unfolds, these two questions are essentially the premise of the movie. And for the pastorate; people do jump in, knowing full-well it's worth it. But then, like all of us, the enemy works to distract, detour and derail our ministry by any means necessary, in hopes that it will disrupt us to the point that recovery is not an option. Fortunately, when those moments arrive, God's grace and forgiveness, as usual, knows no end.

On this #kidsyouthPastorsWednesday, pray for strength against trench fatigue. Pray they be encouraged and renewed, not growing weary in well doing. Pray for energy, in the efforts to "keep up" with the energy and activity that comes with kids and teens. Pray for wisdom and discernment in the efforts to help build a solid foundation of faith in God, unshakable by the arguments of man and the situations of life. Pray for the faith of these Pastors, that it too would be unshakable, when life comes to distract, derail and destroy, the spirit, their marriage/family and their ministry. May the attacks of the enemy fall flat while faith in God stands tall.


-PNC

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