See Through…

So I've been thinking…This is normally dangerous when I stop to think.

I want to be transparent to the people that I serve and serve alongside. I want to write down some thoughts each week, good and bad, so you can know what I'm thinking. I understand the vulnerability in this, but I also understand the power in this.

I recently read a post from someone who I respect greatly. His blog post was about not having to defend yourself to others. This is huge for me right now. I feel like I am getting hammered from every side. The critics and complainers are relentless. So therefore, I have been defending myself. I am trying not too. I love my job, church, and my calling, and none of that is in danger, but sometimes it's hard. It's not just hard on me, but my family as well. I told a fellow yesterday an analogy…If I move to your neighborhood, and with a nice gesture, you bring over a meal or cake, how would you feel if I told you that I did not like it? Would you consider me rude? That's how I feel sometimes. 

I am called by God to minister to His people. That's it…

BUT GOD…I love those words together! He hears and knows our hearts.

By no means am I trying to get pity from anyone. I don't want or need that. However, it is always good to hear someone's perspective on things from time to time. So, love your Pastors. You have no idea what they are going through…Pray for them…All the time!

-G-