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I'm taking the steps, need prayer and advise

satman

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Three years ago, I felt that ever still tug, that small voice, that call into ministry. At the time, I said no way, it can't be from the Lord. I was 41, had a successful one man business that after years of struggling, was finally doing well. I was horrible as a speaker. (I taught a few classes in my post college days). I was very talented with my hands so of course I said to myself that couldn't be from the Lord, I'm not equipped. My hands are my blessing. So I continued on my marry way in what "I" had labored for, built up and enjoyed doing. Still had that tugging, still ignored it. So February of 2002, the Lord pulled the rug out from under me. I had a siezure while driving a commercial truck from one of my major contracts, totaling the truck and the car I hit. Praise God no one was injured. My siezures, which up to this point were controlled, (hadn't had one in 2 years and were minor till this point anyways) were now back with a fury. Long and short, I haven't driven in 2 years, I can no longer scale high buildings as I once did, and no commercial insurance company will insure me again. And the Lord is still tugging, except now there is no excuse. Now there is nothing in the way. I continue to do some odd side jobs here and there, sub contracting. My wife is an RN and was able to pick up full time to compensate. The siezures are about 90% controlled now, however, with all the medication needed, my senses are somewhat dulled. So I am going in a little bit slower at first. I will be taking classes online through "The Berean". Geared towards Assembly of God lisencing. I could really use your prayers and by all means, any advise you might have. Thank you all.
God Bless....In HIS Service....Dan
 

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satman said:
Three years ago, I felt that ever still tug, that small voice, that call into ministry. At the time, I said no way, it can't be from the Lord. I was 41, had a successful one man business that after years of struggling, was finally doing well. I was horrible as a speaker. (I taught a few classes in my post college days). I was very talented with my hands so of course I said to myself that couldn't be from the Lord, I'm not equipped. My hands are my blessing. So I continued on my marry way in what "I" had labored for, built up and enjoyed doing. Still had that tugging, still ignored it. So February of 2002, the Lord pulled the rug out from under me. I had a siezure while driving a commercial truck from one of my major contracts, totaling the truck and the car I hit. Praise God no one was injured. My siezures, which up to this point were controlled, (hadn't had one in 2 years and were minor till this point anyways) were now back with a fury. Long and short, I haven't driven in 2 years, I can no longer scale high buildings as I once did, and no commercial insurance company will insure me again. And the Lord is still tugging, except now there is no excuse. Now there is nothing in the way. I continue to do some odd side jobs here and there, sub contracting. My wife is an RN and was able to pick up full time to compensate. The siezures are about 90% controlled now, however, with all the medication needed, my senses are somewhat dulled. So I am going in a little bit slower at first. I will be taking classes online through "The Berean". Geared towards Assembly of God lisencing. I could really use your prayers and by all means, any advise you might have. Thank you all.
God Bless....In HIS Service....Dan


Hi dan, Congratulations... Do you really know what lies ahead?? Dont want to discourage you but I find the hardest part is dealing with people. i will give you an illustration,someone in the church where i am a servant has great needs. a couple of times when doing a home visitation with my wife he has been rather carnal towards her,also my sister in law is just starting to go through a divorce as is he. he keeps pursuing my sis in law. But i still have to love him as CHRIST..

Dont really want to discourage you though.. A/g is a good orginization so you will be getting lots of advice and counsel from them. I am from that background so please take what i say as not negative. I exhort you to follow totally thier doctrine but to go deeper into a fellowship with the Holy ghost. Dont let thata/g mold hold you back from pursuing spiritual liberty in the holy ghost. Most churches i have visited are dry and lacking in vibrance. Because you have good doctrine that is a foundation to build upon. If you are starting a new work learn to cultivate the freedom in the Spirit.. When everyone comes together let them share that psalm,hymn, and testimony, or exhortation on thier heart. Read the azuza street writings about how bartleman conducted meetings. If you take over an established work dont try to change things too fast.


Pray,pray, pray more.. We need men who know Jesus and have spent time with him in our pulpits today.. Dont worry about not being an eloquent speaker,it is GOD who tugs at mans heart and only he can accomplish change.. Make it your goal to depend totally upon the Holy ghost to reveal truth instead of flesh and blood.
 
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