Confessions of a Pastors Wife Ive decided that I might go ahead and write that book. Here are some of my working titles. You cant be a cotton headed ninny muggins and survive the full time ministry. An obvious Elf movie quote, but it fits and tis the season! Ok, how about this title....The day a church member called me the devil in church and other fun stories. Yeah, this happened yesterday. And right after I had gotten up and told the church how much we love and appreciate them and truly have become a family in this past year. I even went so far as to encourage our members to become like the church in Acts and take care of each other, giving and bearing each others burdens. I felt overwhelming love for our church. And then, I lost it before I hit the back door. This person that called me the devil has some kind of mental illness and has harassed us for two years. I am positive that she isnt reading this or I would never discuss it here. She cant be reasoned with and nothing has worked. Constant complaining and arguing about everything. Demands to sing, prophesy and everything else. When I relented yesterday to hearing her weekly complaint, and she said that to me, I got in her face. Back and forth, blah, blah, blah. She got the last word as I walked away shaking my head. I really told her. Big fail. I didnt even make it to the parking lot before I was tested on the very thing I just told everyone to do. Big sigh. Ive thought about this all day and night. How could I have better handled that? I dont feel that God is disappointed with me, but rather like He is compassionate and understanding. But here is what He showed me. Colossians 3:12-14 ESV Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, BEARING WITH ONE ANOTHER and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, you must also forgive. And above all else, put on Love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. I guess this is my Christmas reminder before things get intense as we get closer to the day of unwrapping and eating and eating some more and visiting with family and perhaps, being called the devil again. :) Just kidding. But many of you dread the holidays and rightfully so. Purpose to Love. Forgive 70 times 7. I know I mess up and need forgiven 70 times 7. What might I say and do during the Christmas season to hurt those I love the most? I am grateful for the patient and loving way that God has shown me this lesson and I hope that it helps just one of you, my friends. Update on my beloved. This phase of treatment is over and he is in a recovery mode for a month. There is a surgery scheduled for Jan. 30. We do not want to do this and are praying that he wont have to. Thank you all for standing with us and praying. This would make a nice Christmas miracle. Merry Christmas. Love love love...all of you.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 14:39:09 +0000
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