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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

At the close of this day!

A glimpse into my day...

Spoke with a pastor that is leading his congregation to turn inward so they can effectively turn upward which will naturally lead to an outward expression of mission.  I love strategy!

Spoke with another pastor that has been caught in the trap of pleasing people - and it's not going too well.  At the conclusion of the conversation, he was determined to discern the voice of the Father and please Him!  What a break through!

A church member called about a conflict.  The way they want to resolve the conflict is not possible.  Asked lots of questions, prayed over the phone, hung up thinking that I wasn't much help.  Burdened for him and the church tonight.

Went to the mailbox and was waiting on much needed mail.... we are thousands of dollars behind in giving this month... can't figure out why... worried, couldn't sleep last night.  Nothing in the mailbox but laughed and came inside.

Colleague marched into my office and shared with me the story of Jesus and the storm and said, it's just a storm Eric - Jesus is with us.

Heard a Facebook message that I wrote to some old friends was read at a funeral service today and thought about the power of words, written words, my words.  Those happened to bless but what about the one's that have hurt.

Prepared for an Elder's meeting....

Something major clogged the septic lines - that could cost big bucks.  Why when you want to spend money on ministry do you have to put up with ... well you know... the stuff in septic lines.

Ate 2 cookies that were still warm to celebrate Swen's birthday and remembered I was suppose to be fasting with fruits and vegetables.  Sorry God...

And now to go home and maybe paint a ceiling - or maybe just watch continuous episodes of the Law & Order (2009-2012) Not the Sexual Hideous Crimes one but the one that is 30 minutes cops and 30 minutes courtroom.

Nothing went as planned but for some reason there is peace in my storm tonight.  Doesn't make sense, it is like a peace that passes understanding.

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