LESSON 21 - QUIT

During September I'm blogging each day about one thing I've learned from 35 years of doing ministry.  Nothing about it is rocket science -- they're just tips that have served me well these past three decades.

Lesson #21 - There will be some days you'll want to quit and do something easier.

Nothing is as rewarding as ministry.  Nothing is as frustrating as ministry.  Nothing is as fulfilling as ministry.  Nothing is as draining as ministry.  Nothing brings you as much joy as ministry.  Nothing brings you as much pain as ministry.

Know that you are called.  You'll need that one on days you want to hang it up.

Don't worry about what the church down the street is doing.  Bless them.  Don't compare yourself to someone else.  Bless them.

Just love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength -- and pray as hard as you work on all the other stuff you do.  Commit your way to God and He'll direct you.  The steps of a righteous person are arranged by God.

But nobody ever said it was going to be a cake walk.  (I'm not really sure what a cake walk is, but I'm pretty certain it's easier than doing ministry.)

And be blessed.