I'm Going To Enjoy It More

During my down time last month while I was away from preaching for a few weeks I thought a lot about this:
What—as a pastor— do I need to do that I’m not doing?

I came away with this: I need to enjoy it more. Man, this is the greatest ride a guy could ask for. And I refuse to waste it on pressure, doubt, criticism, anxiety, insecurity, self-pity, self-importance, and impatience. Bottom Line: I don't want to let anything rob me of even a sliver of the joy of being the pastor of NewLife.

To be completely honest...I cannot believe I get to be a part of this. It overwhelms me at times because I still remember like it was yesterday when Jesus found me...when He cleaned me up...and when He called me.

So I’m working on it. You know...being present in the moment and being more grateful to God and not letting the insignificant things get me down.
I'm sure you can relate...