I must first apologize for the delay in writing anything on my blog in awhile. My Laptop has been OOS (out of service for those who…..you get the point) for the past few weeks which means all I can do is use the one at work. My wonderful wife was more then generous in allowing me to fix it.
Well things have been good in the world of Michael. Back in June I became a Local Ministerial Candidate in the Free Methodist Church. You are saying to yourself “A what!!??” This is the first step in the process to ordination. I must spend approximately a year heading and being involved in various ministries in the church. Its a time to evaluate my call and iron out the details of where exactly my call is for (Senior, Associate, Youth, etc.) After this time I will take it to the next level which is becoming a conference minister. This is the step right before ordination. Its a lot of “hoops” to jump through but I suppose if this is where God is leading I shall follow. My frustration level is high. I shall push through it though.
So I think to myself, “What is wrong with you??” I have nothing to show for myself. I am basically a 28yo no body. I know this is a harsh judgement on myself but the feelings don’t lie. The one “adult” accomplishment I have is getting married. Which i am very thankful for. I think she is a keeper. I have spoken to a few people about this and it comes out that I am just slow. Yes, i rode the short bus these past few years. I do have one thing that i will be posting in my office and in other places were I may find it hard to push through (No Erik not while meeting with “Johnie”.) As i am writing about this I think of the story of the tortoise and the hare. Yeah I know its overused but its true. A dear friend of mine told me that its not a race and i couldn’t agree more. The hare started out fast but eventually the tortoise catches up and ultimately pass up the hare. Heck I am only 28 yo. Take for instance the pharmacist that i am working with tonight. He is in his late 50’s and has only been a pharmacist for maybe 5-6 years. So I close this post with saying I will get there eventually. God at my side I can push through to be the man he wants me to be.
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August 31, 2006 at 2:22 pm
Dude…solid truth that we all need to be reminded of from time to time. Keep on Keeping on! Thanks for the encouragment!