Have you ever tried your best at something and all people can say is something negative? Sometimes people try to be helpful, but in the end, after thinking about what the person said, it sounds more like a criticism. I must admit I am times too sensitive about things. I may be hypersensitive. Things seem to affect me more then other people at times. I also over think things and read too much into what people say at times. I am very inward person and can probably come off as aloof, cold, and uncaring, but that is not entirely true.
Sometimes it feels like no one understands me. Do you ever feel that way? There is good news for us. The Lord Jesus understands exactly what we are going through. When Jesus was doing His earthly ministry He was misunderstood by many people including His very own disciples whom He had chosen. We can take comfort knowing that the Lord loves us and He will lead us and guide us to where He wants us in His perfect timing.
During the summer I preach at times at a small church in Selden, Maine. It is a seasonal church that is only open from June to the first Sunday in September. The church is supposed to be for those who have camps at the lake in that area of Maine, but this year the attendance hasn't been very good at all. There were a total of four people there today including myself, my mother, the piano player, and a woman that goes to the church I belong to in Houlton. We had a good time worshiping the Lord.
We keep saying, "Where two or three are gathered, the Lord is in the midst." We know that is true and we are thankful that the presence of the Lord was indeed there this morning.
Ministry is hard that is for sure and I am not sure if people really know how hard it can be especially for those who work in full time jobs and try to minister. It is a very difficult task and people just don't seem to appreciate that. Even those who work in full time ministry encounter hardships and those negative people who wear you down.
There is something seriously wrong in our world these days and in or churches. We need to refocus our lives upon the Lord Jesus Christ and have a Holy Spirit revival take place in each believer in Jesus Christ. We need the Lord to shine His love and light threw us into this world of darkness.
Instead of criticizing people we need to pray for them and encourage them. I can be hard enough on myself, I don't need anybody else's help in that endeavor, thanks. Let love one another in the Lord and encourage one another. Let's show kindness and understanding. May we show the world that we are disciples of Jesus Christ by our love for one another.
I am sorry that I haven't been writing in my blog very much lately. I am sorry that I am not a very polished preacher behind the pulpit for some people. I am just trying to do the best for the Lord and not to please people. I want to bring the truth to people so they can turn from their sins and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lord,
Help us to forgive those who criticize our efforts to serve You.
May Your will be done.
Come soon Lord Jesus
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen.
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