Oh Randy. Being a pastor is so hard. That’s why I really do believe they need a special calling. Jack wanted to quit so often, but he couldn’t. Because he knew he was called. And I know Jack felt this tired too. But he wasn’t as honest as you to share his feelings. And in the end his secret weariness probably led to his early death (although his last years were less wearisome—because he was no longer a pastor!) You are not alone.
Wow, Randy! What a great post . . . all the way down to Footnote #3!
"Perhaps airing the things that weary us, though, may lighten the ballast and help us along."
May that have been so--and be so--for you this day.
Amen.
Oh Randy. Being a pastor is so hard. That’s why I really do believe they need a special calling. Jack wanted to quit so often, but he couldn’t. Because he knew he was called. And I know Jack felt this tired too. But he wasn’t as honest as you to share his feelings. And in the end his secret weariness probably led to his early death (although his last years were less wearisome—because he was no longer a pastor!) You are not alone.