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CCCC\u2019s 2022 Christmas message was about God\u2019s Christmas Gift to Us: Peace Through Christ<\/a>, and it recommended that those serving in ministry encourage one another with encouraging thoughts. The thoughts could be in the form of Bible verses, inspiring quotes, testimonies, and so on. I asked CCCC members to share what keeps them inspired and persevering in ministry, even when circumstances are difficult. They did, and as I read their responses again recently, I felt the words would be encouraging to include in this blog of Christian leadership reflections. So, anonymously, here are some excerpts from the conversation in The Green. If you have anything to add, CCCC members can still contribute to the list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what our members have shared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Am Enough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eph 2:10 For we are God\u2019s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I take comfort in and am inspired by the fact that God made me just as I am and that when he made me, God had in mind what he created me to do. Therefore, regardless of how I feel about myself and my capabilities, I am enough to do what God has called me to and my service to God is important to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus Prays for Me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rom 8:34b Christ Jesus who died\u2014more than that, who was raised to life\u2014is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always encouraging to know that someone is praying for you, but Paul says that Jesus Christ, who is standing right beside the Father, is interceding for you too. We can\u2019t ask for better prayer support than that! Knowing Jesus prays for me boosts my confidence and ability to persevere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Trusts Me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Sam 10:6-7 The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person. Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am so encouraged by the words \u201cdo whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.\u201d All of us working in Christian ministry today have the Spirit within us and have discerned God\u2019s call to ministry one way or another. While I am open to special direction from the Spirit, I am also released by God to use my common sense, my education, and my training and just do whatever I believe is required, knowing that God is with me and trusts me to make good decisions. I can be confident if I am being faithful to my call and to the Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Is with Me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heb 13:5 \u201cNever will I leave you; never will I forsake you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my \u201cgo to\u201d verse whenever I begin feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or defeated and it always strengthens my resolve to continue to fulfil my call to ministry. It is a promise given several times in Scripture. Knowing that God is always with me and will not abandon me is the rock of certainty that I stand on. This promise never fails to turn me to God in prayer as I seek his help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Is My Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phil 1:6 [Be] confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like you, God called me to serve him through my work in Christian ministry. His call began the good work he is doing in me and through me, and this verse is a promise that he will not abandon me midway through my call. He will carry me through to the end. My heart is full of joy knowing that I am not on my own; I have God as my partner in fulfilling my call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Give Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galatians 6:9 So let\u2019s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don\u2019t give up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the verse that keeps me going when the going gets tough with the ministries I am involved in. No matter what is thrown at us – keep doing good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Strong and Courageous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Chron 28:20 Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God\u2014my God\u2014will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Encouragement from a 100-Year-Old Pastor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At age 95, Pastor John Richardson told CCCC conference attendees to \u201cNever die until you are dead!\u201d He spoke about perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his 100th<\/sup> birthday, he preached a sermon at Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly<\/a> on Isaiah 40:30-31 about gaining new strength and not growing weary. Let his inspiring words encourage you to \u201ckeep on keeping on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same service, he also sang a song every one of us would love to be able to sing at the end of our lives, \u201cI Don\u2019t Regret a Mile<\/a>.\u201d He joined Jesus in heaven not too long after this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew Pastor John for thirty-one years, co-taught Sunday School with him, and was always inspired by him. Let John inspire you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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