Friday, March 30, 2007

Unemployed!!


So, monday night I finished my 48 hr prayer and fast. One of my pleas with God was for direction, for this is what He did in 2 Chron. with King Jehoshaphat. The whole nation fasted and prayed for direction. They came out of the fast worshipping God in song knowing that He would deliver them from the foreign armies. So tuesday afternoon I was shocked to learn that due to financial strain on the church, there was work force reduction happening and my position along with acouple of others were going to be eliminated. I guess that is it what I call direction from God! I am not mad or upset or worried. I am more excited and relieved knowing that right now I am right were God wants me to be. For those of you worried about epic at the church I am sure that the ministry in whatever form it takes will be fine. I continue to feel called to the non-Christian and to those that are unfortunate in a variety of situations. I will do what I need to take make a difference for these people, I also feel called to the postmodern culture, and a world that looks at the current institutional church with a sense of disconnect. I have some ideas and thoughts for the Missio Dei. So stay tuned in the next little bit and buckle your seat belts because things are going to get interesting. I feel like a bird that has been in a cage the past 6 yrs, singing his heart out, but the only ones that could hear me singing were those that frequented the zoo. Well the bird has flown the coop!! May the rest of the world open their ears, because this bird has a song to sing...

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello Jim,

Way to go!!! If you need someone to sing along with you you can count on me. I know my voice is not as pretty as yours, but i can practice...

God will make a way!!!

Dee said...

Hey Jim we are ready to sing with you for as long as we are here.
Fly With Christ

Sandy said...

You know you can count on me to help with whatever necessary to get you singing again! We've always wanted to take it outside... Can't wait to see what God's going to do next. God bless you friend...

c'est la vie said...
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c'est la vie said...

Pastor Jim,

I talked to Mer a few days ago and she told me about all this craziness. Way to take it like a champ...I think ur humily in responding to circumstances like these is one of the many qualities that makes u an excellent leader & pastor. I'm excited to see where God is going to take you next and who He is going to reach through u. Infinate possibilities. If things get tight...I think we could start a "Sponsor a Sproull" program. Keep fighting the good fight. I can't wait to see where u are when i get back to Buff.

Blessings!

Sandy said...

Psalm 98:1 "Sing to God a brand-new song. He's made a world of wonders! He rolled up his sleeves, He set things right."

Anonymous said...

"How long, to sing this song." -Bono

Jim, I'll be singing with you for a long time, no matter where we're at. Right now, we're just re-mixing!

I'm truly glad you ain't no mockingbird.

Matt Carson said...

jim, i regret to inform you that i can no longer read this blog as it is now officially contraband.

haha as you can imagine i don't have the most beautiful singing voice, but i'll always be around to help you move some chairs.