Glorifying God

Have you ever failed at something you really wanted to do? I would like to share a time where I did. See, most of my college years were spent dreaming about serving God in full-time ministry. I was, and still am not, the world most displined person and to keep the story short, I ended failing my first associated pastorate. No Fun! I can say that it was the right thing, but it did not seem like it at the moment. One of my weeknesses was preaching. Since I struggled in the preparation and studying department, it should not have suprised me that failer would come. Also, I would get extremely nervous and that anxiety transferred to the pulpit too. This was probably more distracting than my lack of depth, insight, and preparedness.

Well, with that said and quick fast forward to last weekend, I was given another chance by my local church to share from the pulpit again. This time I spend a bit more time preparing and practicing- still did not like that part, but it helped. I was still anxious, but it wore off quickly. In the end, I felt blessed to be able to share and encouraged God's people.

I would like to take a moment to remember that God is soveriegn. He has never left me and continues to be my strength daily. Sometime he lets us fail in order to refine us. It is never easy in the moment, but in the end it brings glory to Him. It is my hope that last Sunday brought glory to Him and that his people were uplifted.

I hope to encourage people to never stop trying at things you dream about. You might have failed once or twice, or even more, but that does not mean that you should throw in the towel. God is faithful! At the same time, we need to make sure that we learn from those refining moments. When we focus on his faithfulness and learn from his refinement, than He is glorified.