Our church has been in search mode for what seems like forever for a new lead pastor. In actuality, it has only been almost 3 years. We've had many ups and down.
This weekend, the pastor who is being considered and his family came to meet our congregation and preach this morning. Truth be told, I like him. Really like him. However, I need to pray God's will before deciding if he is really who God is sending to our congregation. (But I really liked him ... and his wife... they are real people!!)
I was struck by his sermon this morning. the blog title was his sermon title Convicting, yet real. I was really struck by the beautiful word picture of the closing prayer.
(As we say here I am, send me) "...I pray You will go before us and prepare the path. I pray You will walk with us and help us navigate the trails. I pray You will come behind us and mop up our mistakes. God, I thank You for going with us. ....I pray most of all that You and You alone will be honored and glorified in us and through us. In Jesus name, Amen"
Beautiful. I love that prayer. Thank you for sharing. Three years is a long time to search but God is faithful. <3
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