Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care

O My Soul:

I attended the three part program offered by Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care. I commend to you this video along with my recommendation to pastors and their congregations to attend. I also provided a link to some of their work in the sidebar under Lutheran Resources.



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Contentment is a Gift

O My Soul:

I had a great time with fellow pastors this morning. Once per month we meet for what is called our Circuit Meeting. We are all on the same page when it comes to issues of God's Word and how that is practiced within the congregations at which we serve.

We began with a Matin Service and Scripture study in the morning with lunch (Chinese buffet - yum) and practical concerns in the afternoon.

I'm content. And contentment is a gift from God.

Content with my wife, children, friends, congregation, and colleagues. All blessings from God. And today I give thanks to God for them all.

Hope in Christ &
God bless you.

-oms

Brother Pastors

O My Soul:

I'm attending the monthly Pastor's (Circuit) meeting today.

I am blessed with a great group of pastors in my circuit. We are like minded on core doctrine and practice. And we can socialize together which is great.

However, I used to think about what I could get from attendance. My schedule is full. Pastors can be competitive people, especially when discussing God's Word and the people we interact with day by day. So it is sometimes easy to think of these meetings as a waste of time. Even while attending, I often wasn't really there.

I've been changing my focus. I'm beginning to think about how to support and care for these gentlemen. They have lonely vocations. They meet many people but often friends with only a few. The loneliness can be overwhelming. Some of them leave the office of pastor as broken souls.

So what do I do?

First, I listen. I talk less and listen more.

Second, I pray. Truly, none of us are ever alone. Jesus is there brother and also advocate with the Father.

Third, I more actively contribute to thinking through their problems for the benefit. Lord knows, they do the same for me.

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