Raging River

“Have you been paying attention to what I’ve been saying?”  Though inaudible, the voice was quite clear.  It was God trying to roust me from the slump I’ve been in recently by reminding me of what He’s been saying to me/us from Exodus 1-12 on Sundays!

Yes, pastors need wake up calls, too!  You see, now and again, I can get to feeling overwhelmed and not quite myself.  For me, my spirit starts to get scattered and agitated.  Little things begin to loom larger than they actually are, and bigger things get overlooked or delayed.  Left unaddressed…  love, peace, confidence, and effectiveness in relationships and responsibilities begin to waver.  Yes, I struggle, too!

This is a common experience for many of us trying to navigate through the rapid changes, constant challenges, and deluge of choices facing us, our loved ones, and the enterprises we’re part of.  Think of being dropped into a raging river in a kayak with only a paddle and little or no experience!  If any of this resonates with you, these reminders from God in Exodus may help you, like they’re helping me…