The Naked Truth

My every day struggle is not sexual sins as a married person. My every day struggle is not writer's block as an author. My every day struggle is not kindness or for me to be friendly. My every day struggle is not overcoming a harden heart towards those who've abused me, used me, defamed my name, and did so many other selfish things unto me. Neither is my every day struggle my inability to have a word to decree unto the faithful followers and members of the church. Here is the naked truth - my every day struggle is to not QUIT. Here is my struggle...not quitting! Do I believe that Elohim is Almighty God and the Creator of the universe? YES! Do I believe that Jesus (Yeshua) is the only begotten Son of God? YES! I believe in the triune God, the death and resurrection of Christ, heaven and hell, angels and demons. I accept the holy scriptures (bible) is the Word of God for the governing of mankind. In the midst of all of this knowledge and faith, I struggle daily with quitting. I encourage each of you whether you are a member, faithful follower, assistant or lay minister in a local assembly to pray for your spiritual leaders. The measure of mental and emotional attacks that each faithful, called by God, leader of any local assembly experience is beyond your imagination. The naked truth is that we are constantly challenged to be strong in our weaknesses, to lead at times not knowing our destiny, to pray when we are clueless and lost for words. There is more....the naked truth about spiritual leaders also include giving of our depravity, loving out of our pain, covering and protecting characters when we are ridiculed and mocked, helping others when we're left destitute, being a friend to many and yet without friends, comforting the brokenhearted and left alone to deal with our hurt, serving many and yet left undone. I know as a spiritual leader that I am not alone with this struggle. I want you to know the naked truth about ministry and it is this..."It is nothing like what it appears to be from the pulpit!" When the sermon has been concluded and the service has ended, most ministers return to emptiness - this is the naked truth. PRAY FOR ALL SPIRITUAL LEADERS WORLDWIDE....it takes more than preparing a sermon to minister unto YOU!