Bryans little world.

Today was definitely a day riddled with challenges… and it started to make me think a bit.  Pastor’s do a lot.  This is by no means a pat Bryan on the back blog but rather an appreciation to all pastors everywhere.  Today for instance I was called to deal with a family tragedy, received mail from a family celebration, went to a meeting with other pastors, and was involved in the community.  Oh, and also was given extra responsibility, which will make an impact in Kerman.  All in one day.  This is just for a rather small church of 100 or so people.  Can you imagine the responsibility of a pastor of a bigger congregation?  This is why us pastors need your help.  We need the participation of everybody.  The bible says that we are many parts that belong to one body.  We need you.  You may say that you are not spiritually ready.  I have a saying, “God doesn’t call the mature, but rather, matures the called.”  You need to go.  Let go of yourself, and allow the Holy Spirit to move you.  Yes, you may be surprised at where you end up.  But at the end of the day you will be pleased in knowing that God is pleased with you for accomplishing His will for your life.  So the day of the pastor can be a hard one, full of excitements and heartbreaks, and that is what pastoring is sometimes.  But at the end of the day, I would bet you, that a pastor would love his/her ministry that much more knowing that there is a support system behind him.  That is why I love The Father’s House.  We are full of young couples, and young people.  And we don’t gossip, tear-down, or kick when anyone else is down.  We lift up, encourage, and love each other.  Yes, we can always improve but at the end of the day this Intern Pastor knows that we love each other even through our differences. 

Good Morning! Last night was a completley horrific night for me.  Last night I was given an email that just killed my drive.  It killed me so much on the inside that it just took me to a place of wanting to quit.  This place was nasty.  It put thoughts in my head that shouldn’t have been there, and it made me question my faith.  See I have been battling for Kerman and to win Kerman for Christ for a long time now.  Way longer than my interm Pastor position, when I was involved in youth ministry at the Father House and before I was married.  Kerman is needing hope.  In the economy such as this, when forcloser is a common term, and when I recieve a call almost every week from people looking for work, we all need hope.  This morning in a fresh and relevant way…God came.  He showed up, like always to clean up the emotions that we have had and to make things right again.  My drive is back, and stronger.  I am not a quitter, and God has shown me to keep pressing forward towards the prize.  For when God is with you, who can be against you.  Yes, the desert place hurts.  But it is not a place to stay.  Below is a video that helps me get back to the heart of God.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  Not only for the entertainment value but the context of the song.  God Bless!