Blindsided by Pain in Ministry

Blindsided by Pain in Ministry

I’ve been there. Ministry sometimes feels like a slap in the face, often when you least expect it to happen. A good friend turns against you. Somebody with more authority makes a decision that affects you negatively. Another leader misinterprets your actions and accuses you of wrong. One harsh word from another overshadows any good words you’ve heard the same day. Someone you led to the Lord tells you he’s walking away from his faith. Sometimes…