Tomorrow I have an important interview. It is with a committee on ministry which will determine my suitability to serve in the congregation I hope to serve. An occasion of this sort [having been through it before] normally causes me great stress and anxiety. I am a bit nervous. Such an interview is not like other interviews. For one thing, the candidate is interviewed by a large group, in this case, about 18 people. For another thing, one is quizzed about their life story, their theology (who is Christ?) and their experience of ministry. My first inclination is to be nervous.
But instead of allowing myself to be affected by any negative or self-defeating thoughts, I will declare ahead of time that I am going to have an absolutely great time! Why shouldn't I just enjoy it? What a great opportunity. I get to talk about my faith, and who I am. I get to convince others of my authencity. Hopefully, that will be fun, Lord willing!
After all, I spent years serving on the very same committee in my own denomination, so surely I can handle this!
I do absolutely believe that this particular position is where God is leading me. Assuming that is indeed the case, then both the committee and I both mere vessels, moving us all toward God's will.
If it is not the case, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I stepped up in faith. I stepped out in faith. Whatever will be will be.
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