I can't believe I get to do this
I was driving out to a wedding rehearsal yesterday and I had one of those I can't believe I get to do this moments.
I don't do as many weddings as I used to. Our point pastors do more weddings now than I do. But it is such a privilege being part of such a huge day in people's lives!
One of the subtle dangers we face is slippery slope from get to to have to. I never want to view any of my pastoral responsibilities as obligations. I want to see them for what they are--opportunities. When opportunities seem like obligations we need a gut check! I never want to have a sense of entitlement. I'm continually reminding myself and reminding our team what an amazing privilege it is to be part of what God is doing on planet earth!
In one of my interviews yesterday, someone asked me what I enjoy most about pastoring NCC. It caught me a little off guard. And it was hard for me to answer the question because I enjoy so much about it.
I certainly have bad days. The stress is pretty intense sometimes. And I'm not good at everything pastors do. My counseling requires additional counseling :)
But I love who I pastor. I love where I pastor. And I love what I do.
I can't believe I get to do this!
I don't do as many weddings as I used to. Our point pastors do more weddings now than I do. But it is such a privilege being part of such a huge day in people's lives!
One of the subtle dangers we face is slippery slope from get to to have to. I never want to view any of my pastoral responsibilities as obligations. I want to see them for what they are--opportunities. When opportunities seem like obligations we need a gut check! I never want to have a sense of entitlement. I'm continually reminding myself and reminding our team what an amazing privilege it is to be part of what God is doing on planet earth!
In one of my interviews yesterday, someone asked me what I enjoy most about pastoring NCC. It caught me a little off guard. And it was hard for me to answer the question because I enjoy so much about it.
I certainly have bad days. The stress is pretty intense sometimes. And I'm not good at everything pastors do. My counseling requires additional counseling :)
But I love who I pastor. I love where I pastor. And I love what I do.
I can't believe I get to do this!
3 Comments:
Mark-
I say that every time I have the honor to preach. I get to preach. That to me, is very exciting. I have been blessed over the past month, I am getting to preach every Sunday at a small church in Bedford, VA.
I love the rhythm of preparing and being able to preach the transforming power of God's Word. I am looking forward to that day when I am able to do it as a lead pastor.
Chris J.
Mark,
I truly enjoyed your message on Embracing Uncertainty. I know this sermon was a little while ago, but just wanted to let you know how challenging it was. Because you embraced uncertainty, God is using you just like he did the disciples and it is my prayer that you will effect people to the ends of the earth, just as they did for the name of Jesus Christ. God bless you!
I tend to agree with you. I enjoy celebrating "Life Moments" with people probably more than anything else. Whether it's a wedding, baby dedication, baptism, a hospital visit, or even a funeral. We have the privelage of sharing life's most intimate moments with folks.
Unfortunately in large growing congregations, our associates begin to take on more and more of that responsibility. Even as a campus pastor I have found that to be the case.
Mark, keep on doing what you are doing. You are a blessing to many in DC and beyond.
Pastor Eric
www.ericjaffe.org
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