I love being a pastor, I really do. I love people and I love God and I get to spend the majority of my time focusing on both. But, as in any situation in which you work with people, there are always challenges.
In our church, we have seen God work in some remarkable ways this past year. God has moved time and time again and we are just in awe of God and what God is doing. We are also thrilled to be used by God in what God is doing. However, in the midst of this, there are times or situations when people seem to be pursuing their own agenda instead of God's will.
This can be very frustrating and disappointing. But, lately I've been reminded that's important to see the big picture. Sometimes I get so focused on the present that I forget to step back and look at where we've come from. Ultimately God is much bigger than the problems or troubles we face. When I remember this, and when I see the vastness of God's glory, I realize that the troubles we face are like trees in a forest and that God is greater than it all.
