One of the hardest struggle I face as a pastor is forgetfulness. Not the forgetting of anniversaries, or birthdays, or meetings. I mean, we have Fellowship One to do that awesome job! But I forget a lot of other things. Important things.

I forget where I came from. That I was once a sinner who needed grace.

I forget who saved me. Sometimes I try and steal the credit for this awesome life I have.

I forget what it’s like to sit on a pew. To wonder if the pastor still knows you or has he forsaken shepherding you for the vision.

I forget what it’s like to be outside these walls. To wonder if the pastor is so concerned with “shepherding his flock” that he isn’t willing to do whatever it takes to reach you.

I forget the days when Christ was my passion and meetings were nothing more than an organizational tool.

I forget that I should be more concerned with how He sees me than how you do.

More than all of that…

I forget that he promised His church would never fail. (Matt. 16:18)

I may fail. Crossroads Church may fail. But, HIS church will not. Sometimes we abandon programs and it was a mistake. Sometimes we cling to them and find they fail. We make this decision and we see growth. We make that one and we see mud on our faces. And sometimes, we don’t even know what to do.

My prayer? My prayer is that Christ never lets me forget that the church of the Living God, in spite of being operated by many fallible people will always be there. And will always be victorious. And one day will be in complete unity. Forever.

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    10 Dec 09

    DannyEason

    Hey thanks for stopping by!! I'll have to be careful with what I write though knowing you'll be reading it!

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    10 Dec 09

    D. Coleman

    Thanks, nephew. I needed the same reminder. I believe we all forget the important stuff on occasion. Thank you for reminding us — lest we forget!

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    22 Feb 10

    kristieg_2003

    I agree with you! We spend way to much time worrying about how everyone else sees us, instead of doing what He has called us to do! I got very caught up in that and it made me lose focus! I cannot imagine that pressure being pastor. I must say that you being able to admit it and share the things you share from the pulpit, has helped me. Thanks

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