Monday, July 14, 2008

The Ministry of Presence

I realized today, once again, how important it is just to "be there." I have a friend going through a rough spot and he reached out for some one on one time. I find myself wanting to be the pastor with all the answers in these encounters and having to pray "help me to shut up, help me to sit still, help me to shut up, help me to sit still." God helped me to do that today. It's amazing the blessing provided by simply being present. No easy answers. No quick fix. Just shut up and sit still.

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