Post by HisServant77 on Sept 17, 2018 8:19:05 GMT -6
Good Morning everyone (or afternoon, evening, or night if you're reading this another time 
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Can I ask you for some prayer, regarding my walk and call from the Lord?
Lately I've begun to realize, as I examine myself, that I've become quite "weary in well-doing" in regard to what the Lord would have me do. I've found myself having even a bit of anger and frustration because of the people around me. I shouldn't, and I try often to remind myself that I shouldn't focus so much on the people, yet I'm finding this to be an area I'm struggling with, to my own shame.
I've been preaching to the church for over 13 years in a ministerial position. Over the years though I find that the people just . . . don't care anymore to DO what the Word says. They'll say Amen, and a handful sincerely do what they can and seek the Lord to answer their call. However, that handful can be counted on one hand, with fingers left over. Any rebuke, or teaching that exhorts them to get up and DO something, is treated as "Oh, Amen brother! That person over THERE really needs to hear this" instead of realizing to self-examine and realize they need to take heed themselves. I don't mean those who are trying. I mean those who don't even bother trying because they think they've already reached the pinnacle...while admitting they haven't but not caring to grow any further.
I've even found myself on multiple occasions thinking to myself, "I don't want to seek a Word for them! They don't deserve it! They don't listen and they just add more and more rebellion to their sin and apathetic attitude!" I've tried to stay focused on the Lord alone, obeying Him and not being rebellious, and remaining thankful for those who are faithful. Yet I'm finding it rather difficult lately and growing even more difficult.
I can't have that type of an attitude, especially when it comes to the things of the Lord. I truly covet your prayers, thank you so much, family
)Can I ask you for some prayer, regarding my walk and call from the Lord?
Lately I've begun to realize, as I examine myself, that I've become quite "weary in well-doing" in regard to what the Lord would have me do. I've found myself having even a bit of anger and frustration because of the people around me. I shouldn't, and I try often to remind myself that I shouldn't focus so much on the people, yet I'm finding this to be an area I'm struggling with, to my own shame.
I've been preaching to the church for over 13 years in a ministerial position. Over the years though I find that the people just . . . don't care anymore to DO what the Word says. They'll say Amen, and a handful sincerely do what they can and seek the Lord to answer their call. However, that handful can be counted on one hand, with fingers left over. Any rebuke, or teaching that exhorts them to get up and DO something, is treated as "Oh, Amen brother! That person over THERE really needs to hear this" instead of realizing to self-examine and realize they need to take heed themselves. I don't mean those who are trying. I mean those who don't even bother trying because they think they've already reached the pinnacle...while admitting they haven't but not caring to grow any further.
I've even found myself on multiple occasions thinking to myself, "I don't want to seek a Word for them! They don't deserve it! They don't listen and they just add more and more rebellion to their sin and apathetic attitude!" I've tried to stay focused on the Lord alone, obeying Him and not being rebellious, and remaining thankful for those who are faithful. Yet I'm finding it rather difficult lately and growing even more difficult.
I can't have that type of an attitude, especially when it comes to the things of the Lord. I truly covet your prayers, thank you so much, family
