Pressing on

[Southernscotty]

Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus...
As you all know I lost my Dad to suicide on memorial day and again thank you all so much for the prayer and encouragement that each of you have extended to me.
You truly are very special to me, Each and every one.

I am going back to preaching my church this Sunday and I am planning to preach on the Apostle paul and even though he suffered many beatings, persecution, ship wreck, snake bite, and prison, He pressed on toward the calling that was set before Him.

I am still a mixed bag of emotions at this time and yet I feel a great call to take it behind the pulpit and preach it out.
I know the devil wants me to sit down and place this ministry on hold but I feel that right now is the time I should be showing a glimpse of that all powerful Holy Spirit that lives inside of me.
It is one thing to talk about ministry but to walk it is another and I choose to not let anything hinder the gospel message if I can help it, and I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
Like Paul I choose to press forward because I know at the end of this life, Nothing matters except my ultimate standing before God, and I would like for Him to be able to say
"Well done good and faithful servant" ...

 

[faroukfarouk]

Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus...
As you all know I lost my Dad to suicide on memorial day and again thank you all so much for the prayer and encouragement that each of you have extended to me.
You truly are very special to me, Each and every one.

I am going back to preaching my church this Sunday and I am planning to preach on the Apostle paul and even though he suffered many beatings, persecution, ship wreck, snake bite, and prison, He pressed on toward the calling that was set before Him.

I am still a mixed bag of emotions at this time and yet I feel a great call to take it behind the pulpit and preach it out.
I know the devil wants me to sit down and place this ministry on hold but I feel that right now is the time I should be showing a glimpse of that all powerful Holy Spirit that lives inside of me.
It is one thing to talk about ministry but to walk it is another and I choose to not let anything hinder the gospel message if I can help it, and I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
Like Paul I choose to press forward because I know at the end of this life, Nothing matters except my ultimate standing before God, and I would like for Him to be able to say
"Well done good and faithful servant" ...

Hebrews 12.2

 

[brinny]

Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus...
As you all know I lost my Dad to suicide on memorial day and again thank you all so much for the prayer and encouragement that each of you have extended to me.
You truly are very special to me, Each and every one.

I am going back to preaching my church this Sunday and I am planning to preach on the Apostle paul and even though he suffered many beatings, persecution, ship wreck, snake bite, and prison, He pressed on toward the calling that was set before Him.

I am still a mixed bag of emotions at this time and yet I feel a great call to take it behind the pulpit and preach it out.
I know the devil wants me to sit down and place this ministry on hold but I feel that right now is the time I should be showing a glimpse of that all powerful Holy Spirit that lives inside of me.
It is one thing to talk about ministry but to walk it is another and I choose to not let anything hinder the gospel message if I can help it, and I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
Like Paul I choose to press forward because I know at the end of this life, Nothing matters except my ultimate standing before God, and I would like for Him to be able to say
"Well done good and faithful servant" ...

Precious, Scotty. God is taking the fractures and pain and weaving something extraordinary and beautiful in all of it. As you do this, you are doing this on behalf of your father as well, and honoring his memory. God has given you this unction, to step ahead at this most difficult time, and it's chock full of His future and His hope that He is un-folding before you.

Be blessed, my friend. Just as Boaz was a "redeemer" so to speak for Ruth and Naomi, God is using you as a "redeemer" for your father and family. It is through you that God will show you plainly that your father's life was not for naught, and that He is graciously raising beauty from what might seem like ashes, and that His grace and His mercy supersedes ALL that the enemy may attempt to snatch from us.

Remembering and honoring your father, and praying for God to continue to raise you up to be who He ordained you to be since before the foundation of the world. (((hug)))

 

[Southernscotty]

Precious, Scotty. God is taking the fractures and pain and weaving something extraordinary and beautiful in all of it. As you do this, you are doing this on behalf of your father as well, and honoring his memory. God has given you this unction, to step ahead at this most difficult time, and it's chock full of His future and His hope that He is un-folding before you.

Be blessed, my friend. Just as Boaz was a "redeemer" so to speak for Ruth and Naomi, God is using you as a "redeemer" for your father and family. It is through you that God will show you plainly that your father's life was not for naught, and that He is graciously raising beauty from what might seem like ashes, and that His grace and His mercy supersedes ALL that the enemy may attempt to snatch from us.

Remembering and honoring your father, and praying for God to continue to raise you up to be who He ordained you to be since before the foundation of the world. (((hug)))

You are a strong and bright tower Brinny and you shed much light. Thank you so much and may God bless you richly for these kind words :]

 

[brinny]

You are a strong and bright tower Brinny and you shed much light. Thank you so much and may God bless you richly for these kind words :]

God is the Lifter of our heads, Scotty. He is doing so with you as we speak. There is not defeat here. God has the last word. Always.

God has turned all that the enemy planned and turned it upside down and flipped it.

He does that.

Look how He is giving you this unction that is against all odds, right now.

He kicked in, as the enemy came full force at you, lying.

i guess the enemy forgot that God was right there, and that he'd have to go through HIM to get to you.

This hymn was written right after this man faced the tragedy of losing precious family.

Prayers and hugs and Godspeed, my friend (((hug)))

 

[JesusYeshuaisLord]

Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus...
As you all know I lost my Dad to suicide on memorial day and again thank you all so much for the prayer and encouragement that each of you have extended to me.
You truly are very special to me, Each and every one.

I am going back to preaching my church this Sunday and I am planning to preach on the Apostle paul and even though he suffered many beatings, persecution, ship wreck, snake bite, and prison, He pressed on toward the calling that was set before Him.

I am still a mixed bag of emotions at this time and yet I feel a great call to take it behind the pulpit and preach it out.
I know the devil wants me to sit down and place this ministry on hold but I feel that right now is the time I should be showing a glimpse of that all powerful Holy Spirit that lives inside of me.
It is one thing to talk about ministry but to walk it is another and I choose to not let anything hinder the gospel message if I can help it, and I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
Like Paul I choose to press forward because I know at the end of this life, Nothing matters except my ultimate standing before God, and I would like for Him to be able to say
"Well done good and faithful servant" ...

God bless your words on Sunday! May many hear the message He will convey through you. God bless you!! <3

 

[LovesOurLord]

God has called you to the pulpit, my friend. That is what is driving you. Glad to hear you've taken up the reins of your congregation again. Their warmth and support will be a great blessing to you for years to come.