Another day, another 50 cents!!!

Used to be "Another day another dollar", but after tax........

Actually, I thankfully don't earn enough to be taxed that highly, but it still never seems to be enough.

It is funny what people think about my life - the people at work all say "It must be great to only work part time". I used to just let it go, but sometimes I now remind people that part time work comes with part time pay.

I am glad of the work, but I wish I had more time to put to the ministry. It really is a juggling act, playing off time to serve, with money to serve food to the kids!!!!

I know there are certainly some so called preachers who make millions and rip people off, but for the average conservative, fundamental, Bible believing preacher of a small church, there is not much money in this. Good thing I am NOT in it for the money then, hey?

I am in this because the Lord called me to preach the Gospel, and whether I gain from it or not is of little consequence. If I have to work a secular job for the rest of my life to pay the bills while I keep preaching and serving the Lord, then I will. I will grumble about it on occasion, but I will do it, and most of the time I will do it without regret.

That is something else about the ministry - people sometimes think that a Pastor never struggles spiritually. I've got news for you - Pastors are people too. We have 'up' days and 'down' days, but overall I hope I can trust the Lord well. We have days where reading the Bible is a serious chore (and even days where we 'forget' to read it - but don't tell anyone), and days when it is a serious joy. Days when prayer comes easy, and days when we need the Spirit to intervene on our behalf.

By the way, Proverbs 18 was an enjoyable read today.
A quick question in regard to the book of proverbs - how many chapters in the book of Proverbs? 31.
How many days in most months? 31 - Co-incidence? I THINK NOT!!!!!!!!!

If you ever have any trouble choosing what to read for the day, look at the calendar and choose the chapter of Proverbs with the number of the day - today, the 18th chapter.

By the way - I am preaching through Judges on Sunday mornings right now, and we are starting chapter 6 - that means Gideon - I am so much enjoying studying this section out.

Have fun, and enjoy reading proverbs 18!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skellibert