I'm sitting in a chair on our deck watching the sunset light up low hanging clouds in a dark pinkish hue. And for a moment, I am satisfied with God's goodness and my dependence upon him. He is greater...far greater than my vulnerabilities.

I recorded and posted tomorrow's message. It is slowly uploading and finding its way to youtube. Tomorrow I will watch the service as fewer people tune in than the week before. But I will remember that God is not surprised by this season. He is with me & He is immeasurably good.

I became a pastor partly to determine if miracles could build and sustain the church I serve. I will not change course. I'd rather fail at making room for the miraculous provision of God then succeed in implementing my strength.

I pray that our church continues and thrives. I pray that some day we have a place of our own, a ministry center to nurture leaders, believers and seekers. However, I will thank the Lord for every Sunday he provides. God has done enough for me, he needs to prove nothing.

I will praise him! I will praise him with all that is within me. I will thank him for my calling. To have the privilege to be a pastor, even for a brief season, is a sacred gift. I thank God for this gift. I will be content in the fruit he provides.

Precious church, precious faithful leaders and workers in the field of God. Thank you for your labor. Thank you for your offering. May we rejoice in this season of working together. May we acknowledge the eternal goodness of God. Blessings. (end of thread)