I will not be there on Sunday for the first time since I came to Asbury in July. I am sometimes guilty of practical atheism. Let me explain: I sometimes think that if I am not there, everything will fall into chaos. While I know this is not the case and that God is in control, it is difficult to let go sometimes.
This weekend I am learning to let go. I am taking some time to just be with my wife. I am taking a rest. Jesus often took a rest. Jesus often got away from the crowds. The Bible tells me that before I can be a good pastor, I must be a good father and husband. Jesus, through his example, tells me that I need time away to relax, to reunite with God, to recharge my batteries.
I promise that from now on I will take more time away. I will trust that things will be okay at Asbury. I will put my faith in God and listen to God's word for my list of priorities. They go like this: God, family and self, ministry.
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