Filip Zrnevic @filipz
I imagine it has to be hard for a preacher to stand before a family during a funeral, and tell them how good God is when they have just lost a loved one. I often wonder if my pastor ever feel like not preaching on Sunday. There has to be some down times when she wonders where her God is. I’m sure there is a teacher who wakes up and would prefer not to teach that day? There has to be some sad moments when they think about the school violence and killings. How do you continue to bring a word of healing to a family, a congregation, or a classroom?
As I looked at my little notes of paper with statements on them, which I use each month to create my column, I realized that I am that preacher and that teacher. So I decided not to follow any of the notes, but instead I will preach to myself. No matter how hard it is to do what God has called you to do, there is always a silver lining to be found. I thank God that I have not lost a loved one to death. None of my family members who are in school have experienced a school shooting, and yes there are days when I don’t feel like writing or speaking, but somehow I manage to make it through, because someone needs to hear my message. I urge you today to push pass possible and do the thing that you feel is the hardest to do, because that may be the thing that will bring you the most joy and God the most glory. Continue to preach to yourself!