His Promise, Not Mine...
The ministry is an intricate and important job in today's world, but more than a job, it is a way of life. As I have surely mentioned previously, the majority of ministers I know do not actually receive any type of payment, and definitely for those that do, there can be no true compensation for the many hours that these individuals put in; however, there is a bright side, we as ministers, are often the ears and voice of God. As ministers, we have the privilege of communing with God on a regular basis, we are able to intercede on the behalf of others, and we have the honor of helping our brothers and sisters in Christ by walking with with them while they traverse the valleys and we celebrate with them as they reach the mountain tops in their lives. With that stated, t oday, I would like to address those of us who are going through the valley, and I would like to assure them that they are never alone... Matthew 5:3-6 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kin...