This is what they are saying. Who is “they?” Members of the search committee of the latest church to reject my resume. Well, they are not rejecting my resume, they are rejecting me. I hate rejection. I guess we all do on a certain level, but for some reason it seems to cut me more than others. At least from my pathetic point of view.
This is truly one of those times when I need to Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
I do know also that He will change the desires of my heart in the process. I’m ready for that. His will be done, not mine. I’m at that point where it will be nice to punt all my dreams and let my heart be filled with His will and delight. Make is so, O LORD, make it so.
By the way, the above is Psalm 37:3-4. I’m preaching from Psalm 37 this morning. I will post a link to the sermon later this week. If you read this on Sunday, pray for me, specifically that the LORD would bear fruit through me.
Politics is linked with Christianity, regardless of what “they” say. A church that finds their pastor too political is a church that needs you more than they know. Shake the dust off your shoes and move along.
Did I miss something? Are you temporary at your current church? Why does this reaction not surprise me? I agree with Mark, well said.
Hi Dan,
Yes, I’m only here in Jackson, TN as a interim pastor. I’ve been looking for a permanent call for three years, so it’s been quite frustrating. I think I may have found one in Dallas. More information on that later.
Blessings
Timothy
Sorry to hear about the “politics” thing. I think many churches are too worried about offending people and losing their contributions. The irony is that the ones who are really too political are those mired in political correctness and who will do anything to avoid challenging the status quo. I could see their point in general terms, as far as not making biblical claims about issues that the Bible isn’t specific about, but it is pretty clear about human sexuality and valuing life.
Hope the new position works out!
Psalm 37:4 is one of my all-time favorites.