Yesterday completed my five week preaching rotation, and I must say I had THE MOST fun! Yup, it was actually fun! Of course I had the perfect congregation listening to me – attentive, affirming, and patient, oh so patient! Their positive energy carried me through, almost literally so. I had plans to be strong, healthy and full of energy during the weeks I preached. And while there were no major problems, every morning at breakfast I’d tell The Mister, “I feel like I’m in a trough, energy-wise. All the dials are reading “Low.”
“Never fear, Missus,” he’d assure me. “Once you start banging on the pulpit, the energy will come.”
Well, I never did bang on the pulpit (although I’ve put it in the Maybe File for next year), but he was right about the energy boost as the service went on. It was the people. I’m sure of that. They so wanted me to do well! And they were so grateful that I did my best to serve them. And it also kept me mindful of Who’s really in charge, and Who has pledged to see me through.
Now, time to get caught up on all the stuff I let slide for the last five weeks (like my dreaded accounts) and get back to writing.
I’m ready.
