DO NOT GIVE UP
"But we are not of those who recoil to perdition, but of those who have faith for the preservation of the soul" Heb.10: 39
When things go wrong as sometimes happens, when the road seems uphill, when your resources dwindle, and your debts go up, and when you want to smile, you may only sigh, when your worries have overwhelmed you, rest if it is urgent, but not You give up.
Being a great leader of a congregation, has some drawbacks but many conveniences. It is difficult, because of the battle waged for the salvation of souls, to seek that the image of Christ be formed in their life (it hurts to "birth pains") Because you have to teach, minister, console, edify and exhort .
seek to consolidate a congregation that is constant, faithful and participatory in the ministry seems so difficult, raise true disciples who are able to forget their interests to seek the interests of the Kingdom, .... it will be a matter of years to achieve it.
A leader; continually fight against the apathy and indifference of a congregation, the complaint, the criticism or the indolence, which becomes a daily struggle, rebels sometimes arise that contaminate, discourage and divide the flock, (sometimes it comes to happen among your close) all this comes from people who do not allow themselves to be pastored because they believe they are self-sufficient and believe that they do not need anyone to teach them because they know everything, and others because pride has contaminated them, they fight positions and positions and have not learned that humility is the way that opens the doors of the throne of grace, and they want to take by force church and ministries that do not correspond to them. The Lord said: "My hand made all these things, and thus all these things were, says the Lord; but I will look to him who is poor and humble in spirit, and who trembles at my word. " Isaiah 66: 2
So; Do not give up, even if the pace is slow, and yes; In many occasions the economic factor is not very flattering and the scarcity shows up in the family, but his word says that the one who has called us is faithful. His faithfulness is great, his word says: When he falls, he will not be overthrown, because the LORD holds his hand. I was young, and I am old, and I have not seen the righteous destitute, nor his offspring begging bread. Ps. 37: 24-25.
And 1 Peter 5:10 says: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, He will perfect, affirm, strengthen and establish you.
I encourage great leader, one of the strong battles to fight is the battle against loneliness and feel inadequate for such a great work, it is a constant battle and so real; among other inconveniences more ... However, all these inconveniences are so useful to forge a solid and persevering ministry over the years, learn and overcome each difficulty creates a sensitive, wise, full of faith and love heart; it breaks the pride of thinking that we are very spiritual or better than others; We experience many struggles but also the sweet and tender consolation of the Holy Spirit, which makes us apt to console others. We must love, live and teach the Justice of God because this is the essence of the Holy God whom we serve. For the LORD loves justice, and forsakes not his saints; they are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be exterminated. Psa.37: 28
Advances, that everything is not so bad. Along the way we find friends and beloved disciples, faithful in good times and above all in bad times, obedient, constant, generous and willing to support and serve, people who receive what God put in you and want more! and after all for them it is worthwhile to continue serving God.
Never forget that we must live in constant connection with the one who called us, because he gives us amazing teachings and gives us the maturity to remain stable despite the emotions in some critical moments shouting at us, "run away, run away, it's not worth it follow"; but struggling, and overcoming these moments make us grow and makes us so dependent on God, also makes our passion for Him grow; pave the way to His Secret and make you experience in your soul the glory of God never lived ... Serve the Lord with joy ... ... Be your character without greed, content with what you have, because He himself has said : I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR DISAPPEAR YOU, Heb.:5
Be glad, Serving God is so convenient, although many look at the inconveniences and make them not want to be a leader of a congregation, but they can not discern beyond what they see. They do not understand that we are forging and preparing people who will live with Christ for an eternity. Yes, we are forging citizens of the kingdom of heaven. THEREFORE ALL THE AFLICTIONS THAT WE LIVE WILL BE TEMPORARY. His word says:
1Pet 1: 6-9 So rejoice in truth. An immense joy awaits them, even when they have to endure many tests for a short time. These tests will show that your faith is authentic. It is being tested in the same way that fire tests and purifies gold, although your faith is much more precious than gold itself. Then your faith, by standing firm in so many trials, will bring you much praise, glory and honor on the day that Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. You love Jesus Christ even though you have never seen him. Although they do not see it now, they trust him and enjoy themselves with a glorious and indescribable joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of their souls.
Serving God is so convenient, it is so beautiful and glorious, it is the greatest experience ever lived, an adventure worthy of being enjoyed, despite everything ... Let's continue to the goal!
"Do not give up that life is that,
continue the trip,
follow your dreams,
unlock the time,
Run the debris and uncover the sky."
Author: Mario Benedetti
Many times, it seems that it is easier to give up and let yourself be carried away by the forces of evil, bending and failing; feeling a huge and profound impotence inside us. We can even think that we cry, we cry, we invoke God and he does not hear us. The answer is a long silence and a void that has no answer to our anguished request. But I tell you in the name of our good God and Savior Jesus Christ: "Do not give up, give the best you have; be strong in him, go ahead with his power ». Do not give up before your problem or fear, surrender, but at the feet of your Redeemer. Surrender to his precious presence. Never forget that apart from Jesus Christ, we can do nothing.
right my beloved is at his feet where we have to surrender is to him to whom we should wash his feet with our tears and let him be and the time that works on our behalf, never give up on the work that God called us, blessings