29 years ago, I was ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacraments in a small university town north of here. I made my vows in front of my parents and new congregation. I had no clue how to be a minister but, as far as I was able to determine, God called me to this work. I had images in my mind, all male, of how to be a minister but none quite fit for a skinny, mid-twenties, eager as could be, green gal.
I wanted to celebrate this milestone yesterday but family life intruded. I had no plans but felt I'd spend a few minutes thanking God for my calling and reflect on my years as a pastor. No. Such. Luck.
It's just as well I didn't because ministry isn't about me, ministry is about God.
So, I prayed, as usual, for a full measure of God's grace, to handle the family issues.
More and more, I'm convinced that the Christian life is about trusting God. Nothing new in this thought but I'm not one who trusts easily. My daily discipline is to trust God.
Thankful for my calling, even after all these years,
St. Casserole
15 comments:
I'm very thankful for your calling, and for you.
((((St C))))
((((Casserole family))))
What Cheese said. You rock my world every day.
Happy Anniversary of your ordination!
Happy ordination anniversary to you,
Happy ordination anniversary to you,
Happy ordination anniversary dearest St. Cassie,
Happy ordination anniversary TO YOU!
(and many more...)
You are just so awesome. Your people must be so blessed by you.
Lovely.
Thank you for answering that call, and for continuing to pursue that most difficult of disciplines. We in your blog presence are grateful--to you and to God.
You are a blessing indeed. I celebrate your years in ministry and your response to God's call. Praise be!
what a good reminder... You have a great daily discipline going there in that case... for all of us it should be less of us & more of Jesus. (In spite of Toby Keith singin' "I wanna talka bout me, me me...) hee hee
happy anniversary to the church! (they're the lucky ones)
I can't begin to imagine how many people have been blessed by your ministry in those 29 years. Congratulations and many more.
I'm grateful to God for you and your ministry.
Happy Anniversary!
Your faithfulness, grace and humor have blessed me as well.
We too are blessed by your calling. Many happy returns of a special day...and I'm with you 100% on the struggles with trust thing!
Hugs xxx
Wow. 29 years. Congratulations. Here's to many more years of blessing and being blessed in ministry with God's people.
Kudos to you for listening to that call and answering. You're a blessing to so many, St. C! Hugs and prayers to you and your family as you continue to trust God!
You're right, it's about God, but STILL, wouldn't it have been nice? 29 years! that is something to celebrate.
I bet God celebrates.
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