One of my favorite books is Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D. It addresses the issue of change in one's life. The next several posts will be reflected in my blog concerning change. I recently made a huge change in my life and stepped away from the "career" pastorate. For 30 years I found tremendous joy as a pastor. It was my "cheese." I suffered at the hands of members in such a way that caused great distress and regardless of my best efforts, joy began to disappear. My "cheese" was slowly disappearing.
Not too long ago, I too, went to the station where there was ample supply of "cheese" for many years. "WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?" It was gone. My "happiness" had vanished. Oh, it wasn't a quick "here today, gone tomorrow" event. It was a slow process. So now I have to find new cheese, and I find myself in the maze searching through tearful eyes and a broken heart. Oh please don't feel sorry for me because I know my Lord has never and will never leave me nor forsake me. Encourage me to have courage to strap on my maze running shoes and run the race I know my Lord has set before me. Once my wounds are healed and my faith is strengthened I will proclaim the gospel. I may not be a pastor, but my calling is sure as any born again believer in Jesus Christ. "Go and tell, make disciples."
My prayer for today, Dear God - show me where the "cheese" is and I will go there.
Have a wonderful day, I know I will --CW
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