Comfort for those that can’t sleep March 10, 2008
I couldn’t sleep so I decided to check my feeds. First up was this story on Ragamuffinsoul.
I read a story of a pastor that in the span of a week has left his church his wife and his kids… for a married woman. And I felt angry.
I read a Blog about this story from the former Worship leader of that church. And felt angry and sad… but more sad now.
My heart started to do that fluttery thing like when you have a deep chill or are all hopped up on adrenaline after a car accident. And although it’s cold out the flutter isn’t from that. It’s because by heart is broken for those families and that church. I am less angry now.
I have never been too the church, and as far as I know I don’t know anyone that has been there. Yet I feel for them. I have read the pastors blog before and thought he had some great insights and pearls of wisdom. That is my only real connection to this situation. But I feel so involved and so connected.
Perhaps it hits home as I am in ministry and had an argument with my wife tonight over something stupid. A baby gate for those interested. Now I don’t think that my ministry and his are anywhere even close to the same level (he was pastor of a multi-camps church) or that my wife and I are going to split over a baby gate. But it is sobering. And calls things into perspective.
It makes me appreciate my wife and all the incredible things she does. from working full time, volunteering at the church, cleaning the house, raising 2 girls (and 1 husband), balancing the difficult schedules and keeping everyone happy. She is a wonder women and I probably don’t tell her that enough…
Then I read a blog from my friend Jeff. How true are the words of Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. They came at a great time for me. and Jeff I too am emotional as I write them. God is here (with me), God is there (with the family and friends of the pastor), and God is with you. He comforts those who mourn.
Peace,
Billy
