The rambling thoughts of a pastor looking back over a Sunday . . .
I wish I had said that better.
Did I do my best?
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Cor. 15:58)
Was the Lord pleased?
Did I handle the text accurately?
Will that message stand at the Bema?
Lord, what would you have me preach next Sunday from Mark 12:35-40?
Sure was good to see them back again!
Why didn’t anyone respond to the invitations?
I hope they will not be hurt in any way because I failed to recognize them.
That song was powerful. How challenging, convicting, and Christ-centered!
I should not have let that get me down.
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb. 12:3)
Those testimonies were so encouraging!
Lord, I need You.
How uplifting were his words to my heart!
Why don’t folk return on Sunday night?
Lord, forgive us for our pride
When our faith becomes a show,
Dressed in righteous deeds to hide
All the stains below.
We have judged Your sons and daughters
For the sin that is our own.
May we now forgive each other
And lay down our stones.
Forgiven, forgiven,
Through the blood of Christ
We are forgiven. (Forgiven, Brittany Born, Kate DeGraide, Rebecca Elliott)
Thankful for the Spirit’s illumination of Christ during the Lord’s Supper.
I never got to speak to that visitor.
How awesome to see that prayer answered!!
Satan is attacking it seems on every front.
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)
They’ve been gone for two Sundays now.
Thankful for the Word to share with a hurting, confused heart.
Lord, I need You.
What a blessing to see how the Word and worship affected biblical change!
What trials will come my way this week?
You prepare a table right before me
in the presence of my enemies
though the arrow flies and the terror of night
is at my door I’ll trust you Lord
Surely goodness, surely mercy,
right beside me all my days,
and I will dwell in Your house forever
and bless Your Holy Name (Psalm 23 Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy; Shane & Shane)
I missed them today. Need to follow up.
Sure grateful for all those who are so faithful.
Must get some exercise today.
I did a poor job communicating that announcement.
Lord, how can we reach out to that hurting family down the street?
But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. (Genesis 6:8)
I should have taken the opportunity to shepherd the flock better at the end of the members meeting.
God gave grace again.
Lord, I need You.
I’ll be back next Sunday, Lord willing.
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. (2 Timothy 4:2)
From A Pastor's Heart 