Living as a fulltime pastoral worker calls for a different kind of openness and humility. No matter how long or how familiar is the task, it is still important to listen to other people especially our heads in the way we spend our time.
2 weeks ago a leader reminded me of my priorities when he learned about the other trips that I am supposed to do. He said that I might be overwhelmed with the load given that I am also preparing for the HOLD Conference. I interpreted that as them telling me that I am not being responsible enough in handling my priorities and that I was not thinking properly in my decisions.
However, after few days I realized that as a fulltime worker I cannot say that I decide how I will spend my time in service. Looking deeply at it, it boils down to the anointing of the community. I applied to be a fulltime worker of CFC because I believe that the Lord anointed this community to facilitate my calling as a missionary. This is not just towards the organization but to the leaders as well – it is the same anointing. Obedience then to our leaders is fulfilling the anointing of the Lord to our community.
“Lord you hold our hearts and our future, continue to soften out hearts that it will be molded to your call. May we be able to fully submit to your anointing always in the posture of obedience.”
