Im done.

[pk4yahweh]

I have been a pastor at various levels of church life for 17 years.

Some of those years have been filled with occasional good moments - people getting saved, healed, changed. But most of them have been extremely difficult years.

Im tired of trying to get people who love their sin - to stop sinning.
I'm tired of feeling like I am a cheerleader in a pep rally with an uninterested audience.
I'm tired of being asked questions - and then when I genuinely give advice - I am ostracized for it. (That has even happened here on this forum).
I'm tired of pretending these things do not bother me.
I'm tired of explaining basic biblical concepts to those who call themselves Christians.
I'm tired of those people then rejecting those concepts (as if they were my idea).

All I ever hear is about this Pastor falling - or these people who were hurt in church - or this argument against a supposed heretic.

No one ever stops to consider that there ARE good pastors out there slaving away in churches - trying their best to love people who just complain all the time - dealing with the constant barrage of problems that would make most people run and hide.

** I had a young couple who said they were Christians come and ask me if I would marry them. They are fringe in our church - but I of course agreed to meet with them. At the initial meeting my wife and I asked the standard questions of purity. They responded they were pure - but just bought a house and planned on living together - sleeping in the same bed (but have no sex) for the next 6 months until the wedding. When we told them we could not support that as their pastor - they left the church and now are stirring up that we are "Pharisaical" among the body. Then people wonder why pastors just want to bury their heads in the sand and ignore it all.**

I'm...... just...... tired.

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.


I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

 

[Shepherd1]

I have been a pastor at various levels of church life for 17 years.

Some of those years have been filled with occasional good moments - people getting saved, healed, changed. But most of them have been extremely difficult years.

Im tired of trying to get people who love their sin - to stop sinning.
I'm tired of feeling like I am a cheerleader in a pep rally with an uninterested audience.
I'm tired of being asked questions - and then when I genuinely give advice - I am ostracized for it. (That has even happened here on this forum).
I'm tired of pretending these things do not bother me.
I'm tired of explaining basic biblical concepts to those who call themselves Christians.
I'm tired of those people then rejecting those concepts (as if they were my idea).

All I ever hear is about this Pastor falling - or these people who were hurt in church - or this argument against a supposed heretic.

No one ever stops to consider that there ARE good pastors out there slaving away in churches - trying their best to love people who just complain all the time - dealing with the constant barrage of problems that would make most people run and hide.

** I had a young couple who said they were Christians come and ask me if I would marry them. They are fringe in our church - but I of course agreed to meet with them. At the initial meeting my wife and I asked the standard questions of purity. They responded they were pure - but just bought a house and planned on living together - sleeping in the same bed (but have no sex) for the next 6 months until the wedding. When we told them we could not support that as their pastor - they left the church and now are stirring up that we are "Pharisaical" among the body. Then people wonder why pastors just want to bury their heads in the sand and ignore it all.**

I'm...... just...... tired.

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.


I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

Praying for you - and want to add that you can PM anytime for some extra prayer or some encouragement! God bless...

Shep

 

[WOFFED]

In Judaism, by the period of Jesus' time it was commonplace to have one name as your own. A male might also add his father's name preceded by "bar," meaning "son of "; hence "Simon Barjonah" is "Simon son of Jonah." Sometimes they were called by their birth name and then the equivalent of a God given second name; "Simon Peter" is the name "rock" (or "Rocky") in Aramaic and then Greek.

​

“Let me tell you, something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!”​

Luke 17:20-21 (AMP)
20 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He replied to them by saying, The kingdom of God does not come with signs to be observed or with visible display,
21 Nor will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, [it is] there! For behold, the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts] and among you [surrounding you].

It's the age-old problem of Churchianity vs Christianity​

​

 

[ABlessedAnomaly]

The reason you're burned out is because YOU take all the care. It's what happened to Paul until he gave the care of everything to Jesus. I speak revival over YOU. Now turn those cares over to Him, you don't have any business wearing them; they're killing you.

I highly recommend reading "The Blessing of the Lord" by Kenneth Copeland - you can find it on KCM.org at their store. Probably the best book I've read so far since 2001.

Amen!! I join my spirit in speaking revival over PK. I lift him up to you Lord.

 

[ABlessedAnomaly]

Im tired of trying to get people who love their sin - to stop sinning.

Not your job. Why are you "trying."
​

I'm tired of feeling like I am a cheerleader in a pep rally with an uninterested audience.

Most people in the pew ARE uninterested....
....today.
They go to church because they "have to." But you know what, eventually something that you teach will sink into one of them, and it will move them to serve. Then another.
​

I'm tired of being asked questions - and then when I genuinely give advice - I am ostracized for it. (That has even happened here on this forum).

People are jerks, aren't they? But you know what? God said that there would be trials and there would be persecution. I realize that Jesus was never ostracized for His genuine advice...but.... Be His hands; be His feet.
​

I'm tired of pretending these things do not bother me.

Now this is a real one. You should never pretend that these type of things don't bother you. You should take them to the Lord in prayer and give them up to Him. He will lighten the burden and ease the yoke.
​

I'm tired of explaining basic biblical concepts to those who call themselves Christians.

Just because they took on a label does not mean they know what you know. And they could have gone through a bad path and picked up some briars and thorns in less enlightened churches. These shackles take time to come loose and fall off.

That's why you were called to the ministry. 17 years? Yes, you were called. Now go review my second point.
​

I'm tired of those people then rejecting those concepts (as if they were my idea).

You realize that it is not cut and dry for people who are shackled that you are right. They need time and they need patience. And some will persecute you instead of just wandering away in error.

Give it up to the Lord. It is His battle. Say what He would have you say and shut your mouth against anything else. Pray. Pray. Pray.

Your job is NOT to change people's minds or to convert their thinking. Your job is to preach the Word of God and let God change their minds and convert their thinking. You do your job and God will do his -- in time.
​

All I ever hear is about this Pastor falling - or these people who were hurt in church - or this argument against a supposed heretic.

Distractions. Whisperings. Gossip.
​

No one ever stops to consider that there ARE good pastors out there slaving away in churches - trying their best to love people who just complain all the time - dealing with the constant barrage of problems that would make most people run and hide.

God does. God thinks about you and what you are doing for the kingdom. Jewels in your crown.
​

** I had a young couple who said they were Christians come and ask me if I would marry them. They are fringe in our church - but I of course agreed to meet with them. At the initial meeting my wife and I asked the standard questions of purity. They responded they were pure - but just bought a house and planned on living together - sleeping in the same bed (but have no sex) for the next 6 months until the wedding. When we told them we could not support that as their pastor - they left the church and now are stirring up that we are "Pharisaical" among the body. Then people wonder why pastors just want to bury their heads in the sand and ignore it all.**

You did right. And who are they telling? Who is believing them? Are the righteous ones that they tell this to agreeing with them or with you (and the bible)? God will seperate the sheep and the goats; He will burn up the chaff and harvest the wheat.

It is not your job to worry about what anyone thinks if you are preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and standing up for righteousness.
​

I'm...... just...... tired.

I'll deal with this one below.
​

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.

How many times have I PM'd you for "super spiritual giant" advise? More than one time, pk. You are one of the pillars that I can trust. So in this time of frustration, trust me a little. Persecution will come: you, in Christ, are stronger. Give it up to the Lord and let Him take the burden. You do as you were told.
​

I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

And what if it does? Would you stay then? Ok, I'm offended.

Or would it push you away? Ok, I'm not offended.

I'll be a Jew to the Jew and a Greek to the Greek. And I will again remind you that you were called to preach. You were called to lead. You were called of God to influence His people. You have done that here -- even if a few have come in and acted as salt. Rise up! You are a child of the Most High King!!
​

Ok, let's do it:

I'm...... just...... tired.

From the book of Luke (ch 22)
41 and He knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” 43 Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. 44 And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
​

Drops of blood from His brow.

From the book of Matthew (ch 27)
26 he had scourged Jesus
28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.
29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head,
and mocked Him
30 Then they spat on Him
and struck Him on the head.
34 they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall
35 Then they crucified Him,
39 And those who passed by blasphemed Him,
wagging their heads
46 “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”
​

Scourging. Ripping flesh from His back. Tearing muscle. Spit on Him. Mocked Him. Thorns piercing his head. Nails through His hands/wrists and feet. All the while people "wagging their heads" at Him in their own self-righteousness because they didn't like what He had said.

Isaiah 52:14
Just as many were astonished at you,
So His visage was marred more than any man,
And His form more than the sons of men;
​

He simply did not look human any longer. He was that beaten, that torn, that scarred....


...that tired.


I'm sorry if I seem brutal: but if Jesus could go through this for the people that you talk about in this post...


(did you think I was going to say for you?)


...He did all this for those blasphemous, tongue wagging, soul twisting, self-righteous, fun-loving-gotta-have-their-sin-now, people.


And all he asked you to do was to preach, to teach, to reach out to those who would reach back for your hand.

Not to chase those who won't. Not to argue with those who disagree. Not to take a burden upon yourself that was not meant for you to bear.


I love you, man. Tough love and all.


I have had the utmost privilege of reading your posts here on CF and have been so very blessed by them. I have had the utmost privilege of learning from your teaching here in the forums. I have had the utmost privilege of being able to ask you questions or simply to share a tough time with you in PM and your love and concern strengthened me.


And I know ... I KNOW ... that there are many more out there who have been blessed by you. I KNOW that there are so many more who will never, ever post a single word who have read and re-read your posts, and returned to see if you -- specifically you -- have posted anything else, who are changed because of you: and you will never know that they existed here until you meet them in heaven.


And outside of this place, in your own church, the same exists. I feel it in my spirit. Remember that for every one person who is vocal about their objections, there are dozens and dozens who will sit silent and never say a word, but who don't agree with the objections -- they believe in you. You are their shephard. You are their lead. You are their example. And if you quit....


Get some rest. Pray. Pray. Then pray some more. Meditate about this pk. Give the burden up to the Lord. He loves you and He will not allow you to go through more than you can handle. Really, He won't allow it. So that means you can take this. You can get over this. You can get through this. In Christ, you will prevail, to the glory of God.

If for nobody else, do it for that one person who will be changed for eternity because of something that you will say.

I posted this once before but it is so true:


Thank You - Ray Boltz - YouTube

 

[jacks]

The reason you're burned out is because YOU take all the care. It's what happened to Paul until he gave the care of everything to Jesus. I speak revival over YOU. Now turn those cares over to Him, you don't have any business wearing them; they're killing you.

I highly recommend reading "The Blessing of the Lord" by Kenneth Copeland - you can find it on KCM.org at their store. Probably the best book I've read so far since 2001.

This is great advice. I also get burned out teaching (It has got to be right up there with pastor as a discouraging and never ending job.) So lately I have been working on turning over my cares to Christ and it works! I used to pray every morning for compassion and patience, but this just put the burden on me. Now it is "Your will Lord! I'm in Your hands." What a relief!

God Bless you, you make more of a difference than you know!

 

[tturt]

Appreciate the 17 years of service. Married a preacher's son and spent over 5 years as a pastor's assistant so I do know somewhat of your OP.

Praying for you.

 

[Optimax]

I have been a pastor at various levels of church life for 17 years.

Some of those years have been filled with occasional good moments - people getting saved, healed, changed. But most of them have been extremely difficult years.

Im tired of trying to get people who love their sin - to stop sinning.
I'm tired of feeling like I am a cheerleader in a pep rally with an uninterested audience.
I'm tired of being asked questions - and then when I genuinely give advice - I am ostracized for it. (That has even happened here on this forum).
I'm tired of pretending these things do not bother me.
I'm tired of explaining basic biblical concepts to those who call themselves Christians.
I'm tired of those people then rejecting those concepts (as if they were my idea).

All I ever hear is about this Pastor falling - or these people who were hurt in church - or this argument against a supposed heretic.

No one ever stops to consider that there ARE good pastors out there slaving away in churches - trying their best to love people who just complain all the time - dealing with the constant barrage of problems that would make most people run and hide.

** I had a young couple who said they were Christians come and ask me if I would marry them. They are fringe in our church - but I of course agreed to meet with them. At the initial meeting my wife and I asked the standard questions of purity. They responded they were pure - but just bought a house and planned on living together - sleeping in the same bed (but have no sex) for the next 6 months until the wedding. When we told them we could not support that as their pastor - they left the church and now are stirring up that we are "Pharisaical" among the body. Then people wonder why pastors just want to bury their heads in the sand and ignore it all.**

I'm...... just...... tired.

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.


I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

Be encouraged and strengthened in the Name of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Also go on vacation and get refreshed.

The sheep needs you!

 

[Rememberme]

So sorry you are having a difficult time.My MIL use to say."What's funnier than people?" Awww, Gods creation.You gotta love them.Bless their little hearts Lol.

I would not bother my pastor with some of the things that people think are important.Music is to loud. Why is that split in that skirt. I don't like the paint color. the day in the life of our dear Pastors who have to deal with this day in day out. God bless you.

Anyways,no offence here.Just be and let Jesus love on you.He knows how to do that.When I was widowed and everyone had a spiritual comment for me(ugh!) I wanted to run. When my world was rocked and I yelled at God(yes, it was not His fault)He could take it.His presence was there to help.Just His love.

 

[Zeek]

What Optimax said....

Tired of all those things = needing a break, some time to yourselves and see if G-d doesn't refresh you and give you a renewed enthusiasm and perspective.
Making decisions or shouldering hurt at a time when things all come to a head is never the best move...neither is getting masses of conflicting advice....be wise, be real. "I will lift up my eyes to the Hills, where does my strength come from?..."

Kind regards. Zazal

 

[Jedi.Kep]

“Let me tell you, something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!”

Best Rocky Quote ever. I love this scene in that movie. Great advice too.

 

[Jedi.Kep]

I'm...... just...... tired.

Must be something in the air. I've been "tired" as well. "Weary" is the word I like to use. People have absolutely worn me out.

Just remember, it's a season. It will pass.

and...

Times of refreshing will come from the Lord. Don't let your love grow cold.

 

[now faith]

I have been a pastor at various levels of church life for 17 years.

Some of those years have been filled with occasional good moments - people getting saved, healed, changed. But most of them have been extremely difficult years.

Im tired of trying to get people who love their sin - to stop sinning.
I'm tired of feeling like I am a cheerleader in a pep rally with an uninterested audience.
I'm tired of being asked questions - and then when I genuinely give advice - I am ostracized for it. (That has even happened here on this forum).
I'm tired of pretending these things do not bother me.
I'm tired of explaining basic biblical concepts to those who call themselves Christians.
I'm tired of those people then rejecting those concepts (as if they were my idea).

All I ever hear is about this Pastor falling - or these people who were hurt in church - or this argument against a supposed heretic.

No one ever stops to consider that there ARE good pastors out there slaving away in churches - trying their best to love people who just complain all the time - dealing with the constant barrage of problems that would make most people run and hide.

** I had a young couple who said they were Christians come and ask me if I would marry them. They are fringe in our church - but I of course agreed to meet with them. At the initial meeting my wife and I asked the standard questions of purity. They responded they were pure - but just bought a house and planned on living together - sleeping in the same bed (but have no sex) for the next 6 months until the wedding. When we told them we could not support that as their pastor - they left the church and now are stirring up that we are "Pharisaical" among the body. Then people wonder why pastors just want to bury their heads in the sand and ignore it all.**

I'm...... just...... tired.

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.


I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

Boy I sure am glad Christ did not feel the way you do!
We love you God loves you are you are called to your anointing.

Satan is beating you down,God chose you because of you faith to carry on through the battle.
You must be getting close to something big in kingdom glory for him to have you feeling this down.

God bless you praying in agreement with all your friends,May God send his Angels to provide for you,may you receive a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Gods comfort.

 

[wstu]

I have been going through some very hard stuff this past year. I read a book by Kenneth Hagin Sr. called "Casting Your Cares upon the Lord" and it changed my whole thinking. Not that doing it has been easy, but I continue to work at giving ALL my anxieties, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all on Him, for He cares for me. The hard part is leaving it in His hands and not taking it back.

So now when I am feeling weighted down, I know I am carrying the load.

Matt 11:30
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light

 

[hhodgson]

Im tired
I'm...... just...... tired.

I have no one else who can handle me saying these sorts of things... so I unload them here among those of you who do not know me personally - nor need me to be a Super Spiritual Giant for you.

I hope it doesn't offend anyone.

pk4yahweh... Here is God’s Love Demonstrated for you...

(Romans 8:32) He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? When we go through a trial, we tend to ask ourselves, "Does God really love me? How come I don’t seem to see it?" When that happens, it is time to bring in the cross, for God’s love for you pk4yahweh is displayed forever at the cross. God gave up His Son to suffer and die on the cross for you. Jesus was pierced in seven places for you — in His head by the crown of thorns, His two hands and feet by the nails, and His side and heart by the spear of a Roman soldier. Jesus wore the crown of thorns on His head so that you and I can have a sound mind free from fears, guilt, depression, anxieties and stress, along with any done, tired or worn out feelings that we all face.

When Jesus first showed His nail-pierced hands to His disciples, He said to them, "Peace be with you." (John 20:19–20) He wanted them to know that peace is found in His finished work, typified by His pierced hands. The more that we do not forget His finished work which has bought complete forgiveness of all your sins, the more your conscience will be at "peace and rest." Jesus’ feet brought Him to places where there was lack, diseases, rejection, condemnation and even death. And those feet were nail-pierced so that you do not need to be in such places yourself. He has rescued you from having to accept and suffer these things in life.

Blood and water flowed out of Jesus’ side when it was pierced. (John 19:34) Medical science will tell you that that means His heart had ruptured. Jesus died literally of a broken heart so that YOUR heart and MY heart can be filled with joy. And just as Eve came forth from Adam’s side when he was sleeping, the bride of Christ, the church, came forth from Jesus’ pierced side and death. If He died to have you as His spotless bride, He lives today to care for you. Beloved, the only man-made things in heaven today are those scars on His body. They will remain forever as tokens of His everlasting love and passion for you... So if God did not spare His Son, but delivered Him up for you... how will He not with Him also freely give you all things!

Yes pk4yahweh... We at times are all tired and just worn out... Listen to all of your friends that love you and absorb the wisdom that they share and you will see that... No, we are not done pastor, were just beginning...

You, my friend are loved...


Greater works...
_____________
Harry

 

[now faith]

I have been going through some very hard stuff this past year. I read a book by Kenneth Hagin Sr. called "Casting Your Cares upon the Lord" and it changed my whole thinking. Not that doing it has been easy, but I continue to work at giving ALL my anxieties, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all on Him, for He cares for me. The hard part is leaving it in His hands and not taking it back.

So now when I am feeling weighted down, I know I am carrying the load.

Matt 11:30
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light

Your post reminds me of this thought.

People who are not saved or mature Christian's,suffer from depression.
A sense of no hope nor a reason for their afflictions.

In a walk with the Holy Spirit,Christ gives us discernment over what we know as oppression.
We understand sometimes working in the back ground there are other forces at work.
They send messages of fear and doubt to the believer.

Once you recognize the source you can take authority from Gods word and claim VICTORY IN JESUS glory to God.

For the unsaved it can spiral into years of pills therapy and even death.

For us its just giving God the glory and stronger for the battle.
We do not enjoy oppression but bless God we know joy cometh in the morning.

As Christians our hearts go out to those in need,we want to share this good news but not all of us have the anointing as much as others.

Thank you Lord for your mighty people,the Pastors,Preachers ,Teachers, Evangelist,Healers and all others gifted.

 

[pk4yahweh]

Hello everyone - thanks so much for the great wisdom that was shared here. After some time off and some more great counsel, I feel much better. While making a stand as a Christian (Pastor or not) can be very taxing in our world today - it is the realization that you are not walking through it alone that makes all the difference.

Almost right after sharing my personal struggle with all of you, I had several PMs from many of you offering words of encouragement and prayer. As well, many of the good people here in our church (seemingly out of the blue) sent me messages of thanks and love. Since none of them knew I was going through a fight - there was no way they were contrived.

That is our God. Ever present help in time of need. A Friend to lean on and a hand to hold.

Really appreciate you all.

 

[ABlessedAnomaly]

Hello everyone - thanks so much for the great wisdom that was shared here. After some time off and some more great counsel, I feel much better. While making a stand as a Christian (Pastor or not) can be very taxing in our world today - it is the realization that you are not walking through it alone that makes all the difference.

Almost right after sharing my personal struggle with all of you, I had several PMs from many of you offering words of encouragement and prayer. As well, many of the good people here in our church (seemingly out of the blue) sent me messages of thanks and love. Since none of them knew I was going through a fight - there was no way they were contrived.

That is our God. Ever present help in time of need. A Friend to lean on and a hand to hold.

Really appreciate you all.

Awesome! That's more like it. I pray the rest and meditation that you have had will strengthen you to carry on.

Yes, God is good. When I read your original post my heart fell. I posted joining my prayer with another poster. I meditated for about an hour on you after that post that morning. The Lord told me to get in here and post what I did. I think I posted one other post that morning.

At lunch I meditated in prayer on you again, what else I could write. The Lord told me that I said all I was called to say. I continued to meditate on a PM or another post and the Lord told me: ok, you are not to post ANYTHING on CF until PK comes back. I said "what??!!" Me? Not post on CF at all?? He said "I told you not to say anything else; you meditate on what else to say. You are not to say anything on that site until he comes back." Perhaps I needed some rest too.

I said "Lord, what if he doesn't come back?" God told me: "10 days."

Today is the 10th day.

Welcome back, my friend!!

 

[pk4yahweh]

Awesome! That's more like it. I pray the rest and meditation that you have had will strengthen you to carry on.

Yes, God is good. When I read your original post my heart fell. I posted joining my prayer with another poster. I meditated for about an hour on you after that post that morning. The Lord told me to get in here and post what I did. I think I posted one other post that morning.

At lunch I meditated in prayer on you again, what else I could write. The Lord told me that I said all I was called to say. I continued to meditate on a PM or another post and the Lord told me: ok, you are not to post ANYTHING on CF until PK comes back. I said "what??!!" Me? Not post on CF at all?? He said "I told you not to say anything else; you meditate on what else to say. You are not to say anything on that site until he comes back." Perhaps I needed some rest too.

I said "Lord, what if he doesn't come back?" God told me: "10 days."

Today is the 10th day.

Welcome back, my friend!!

Wow... Speechless...

 

[Scottmcc1]

Awesome! That's more like it. I pray the rest and meditation that you have had will strengthen you to carry on.

Yes, God is good. When I read your original post my heart fell. I posted joining my prayer with another poster. I meditated for about an hour on you after that post that morning. The Lord told me to get in here and post what I did. I think I posted one other post that morning.

At lunch I meditated in prayer on you again, what else I could write. The Lord told me that I said all I was called to say. I continued to meditate on a PM or another post and the Lord told me: ok, you are not to post ANYTHING on CF until PK comes back. I said "what??!!" Me? Not post on CF at all?? He said "I told you not to say anything else; you meditate on what else to say. You are not to say anything on that site until he comes back." Perhaps I needed some rest too.

I said "Lord, what if he doesn't come back?" God told me: "10 days."

Today is the 10th day.

Welcome back, my friend!!

Christians are known for their love. John 13:34,35

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