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Oct 11, 2018 · Faithfully and compellingly preaching and teaching God’s word is the heart of a pastor winning (or losing) the trust and respect of his people. Respectability extends beyond our words and teaching, but for pastor-teachers “rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) comes first.
- Unresolved Conflict. God intended that Christian relationships bring joy into our lives. Conflict in those relationships invariably saps our joy. Conflict that drags out over days and weeks (or longer) kills our joy.
- Failed Relationships. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.— Romans 12:18. The phrase “if it be possible” in Romans 12:18 tells us two things: First, we should mend every relational conflict that we can.
- Neglect of Priorities. Joy can withstand tremendous loss and sorrow, but it doesn’t easily sustain imbalance. Neglecting our God-given priorities brings frustration, guilt, and frazzled nerves…not exactly ingredients for joy-filled ministry.
- Lack of Personal Ministry Engagement. There are many administrative tasks necessary to local church ministry. In fact, it is quite easy to become so buried in paperwork that we miss the real work of the ministry—people work.
How can you protect your passion for God from distractions and temptations? What steps can you take to increase your devotion and enthusiasm for God? In part two of this blog series, we’ll explore the first step to restoring any lost passion for God and how it can transform your spiritual life.
- You delight in someone else more than you delight in the Lord. Your love for God should be foremost in your heart, exceeding the bond of any other relationship.
- Your soul does not long for times of rich fellowship with God through His Word or in prayer. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy . . . soul” (Mark 12:30).
- Your thoughts in leisure moments do not reflect upon the Lord. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy . . . mind” (Mark 12:30). The things that captivate your thoughts in your free time reveal much about the priorities of your heart.
- You claim to be “only human” and easily give in to those things you know displease the Lord. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy . . . strength” (Mark 12:30).
1. Admit you’ve lost it. You can’t recover from what you’ve never lost. This can be tough to admit as a pastor. As a church leader, it’s hard to be honest about your struggles. But you’ll never be able to find your joy unless you admit you don’t have it. 2. Analyze the cause.
Feb 20, 2020 · If we truly love our Savior we will love His Church. And if necessary, we should be willing to suffer for Christ and for His church. Paul could have lived a life free from all the pain and suffering that he faced.
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Aug 13, 2024 · Dive into a journey that challenges cultural norms and leads to true fulfillment. Discover how losing your life for Christ's sake brings eternal rewards. Join us in embracing the call to discipleship—deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus today.
