Service an honour...

I had to stop when I came across this translation of this verse...and wonder if I ever "say" that not in words, but in action:

Spot on!

A few months ago, I was analyzing feedback received and this verse dropped in my spirit - it was spot on!
"Whoever watches the wind will never plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will never harvest."* 

I particularly like this rendition of the verse because it says "never," not "not" - and that's very telling for me. One thing we all know from experience, besides my writing about it** over and over again, is that
"Everyone has their right to (express) their opinion(s)." Similarly, we each have the right not to let others' opinions stick on us.

I agree with Les Brown that "Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality" if you do, you will never, ever "plant" or "harvest" anything.

What we each need to do is know what God thinks about what we want to do or have done and move on. You can never satisfy everyone - so focus on satisfying only one Person. No not you - God.

Don't ever let winds of words or clouds of countenance stop you - because they never stop.
Keep planting and harvesting as led by the Lord...because He's the only One Who's approval and reward we need and want.

This is my prayer for you - actually for us:

²⁴ The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; ²⁵ The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; ²⁶ The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually).***

AMEN!

References:
* Ecc 11:4 GWT
** Water off a duck's back etc.
*** Num 6: 24 - 26 (AMP, emphasis mine)

Stay thankful

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I was reminded and led to thank God for everything.


Being a wife and even a Mrs. Pastor is a blessing we must never take for granted even though it is a very interesting life - experience altogether.


I'm sure we do this often already - so I know "I'm preaching to the choir" in suggesting that we take the time this week...and the rest of this month which I gather is "Pastor Appreciation Month" to be thankful.


Think about it:
To have people who can appreciate you and your husband (whether or not they actually do), is something to be thankful for.


More importantly, for God to have entrusted His precious possession - men, women and children - into your care is definitely something to be thankful for. 


I know that being thankful is easier said than do but it's really easy to do when you put things in perspective.


Happy Thanksgiving...may your reasons for thanksgiving continue to increase. AMEN!

The other Pastor's wife

My dear Mrs Pastor, have you ever been "the other Pastor's wife"? Strange question right?