Wednesday 9 October 2013

Pastor's Appreciation Day

Today, the seminary had a special chapel service in conjunction with Pastors' Appreciation Day.

Now, on my mind are the following:

1. The pastors/people who have pastored me in one way or another. I remember many of them with the deepest gratitude and appreciation... and yet, amusement too, as those little clips of their antics and humorous words come back to tease and tickle. I remember those who persevered in their love and care for me when I was being unlovable and difficult - those who remain in my life through the legacies they have left. They never stopped hoping in God, they never stopped believing in me and they never gave up on my case. I remember the encouragement, the loving rebuke, the challenges (obviously for me to step out of my timidity) and the sound teaching of Scripture... Perhaps, I should write those lovely people letters to say thank you.

2. Dr. S asked all those who were certain that they had been called to the pastoral ministry of the church to stand up towards the end of the service, so that they could be prayed over. I confess that I did not stand up, haha - and it wasn't because I was being rebellious. Rather, I wasn't sure of what exactly God's calling for my life is. To shepherd/pastor is probable - but by what means, who and the specifics are all hidden behind the veil at the moment. And such is the pattern in my life - I never really know what the next season brings until the present season culminates. Now, I am feeling a little guilty that I didn't stand up - but I know that God knows and sees me, and will yet guide me on His righteous paths.

Let us appreciate our pastors and Kingdom workers today.

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