Prayers...

This week was difficult for many different reasons and so I need your prayers...

Sunday was bitter sweet because of it being graduation Sunday and having to say good bye to those who will leave and go to college and the military.  We also had an elders meeting which I usually look forward to because of the direction the church is going and my love for the men in the room, but not all elders meeting are easy to sit through and this one was not.

Monday

It was kind of a moody day for me.  I found myself evaluating my life, ministry and my future. Elevations are good but when there are so many questions and confusion it can become frustrating.  I also learned that my first class in my graduate studies would be Greek.  FUN!!

Tuesday

I had to have a very tough conversation with a close friend.  When my friends hurt, I hurt.  It is hard for me to see my friends cry and it is that side of ministry that can be tough.  

Wednesday

Although we did not have Edge last night I was in my office counseling a couple about their marriage.  Every time I meet with those who have trouble in their marriage it makes me think of how grateful I am to have Natalie.  I shared with this couple that divorces can happen because of the smallest of things.  Your wife could ask you to take out the trash and you say you will do it later and it never happens.  6 months later it still hasn't happened and now your in this huge fight because you forgot to get her a glass of water before bed.  The small things are so important in marriage and divorces can come because of a bag of trash.  

I went out to lunch with two students one who will be speaking at graduation day and wanted my help to write her speech (very humbling moment).  Yet we started talking about how parents find it hard to relate to their kids.  My friend said that she doesn't even have a close relationship with her dad.  I thought of my daughters and a fear came over me that my daughters will not like Daddy when they are older.  Regardless why it would still hurt!

Thursday

I am getting ready to go to the gym and swim with my girls.  Nothing weird has happened but today is not over lol...

Friday 

I get to speak at a Christian school and anytime I have that opportunity I need you to pray that I do the gospel justice.  

Saturday 

My friend Stan's (who is the senior minister of our church) daughter is getting married at 1:30. I know I am going to blink and it will be me walking down that isle with my daughters.  They are so young and I already dread it.

Sunday

I will be teaching a difficult Sunday school and I know this teaching is not something most agree with but it still needs said.

As you can see I need your prayers this week.  For good measure might as well pray for me next week to...