I don’t remember being this tired with such a bad headache. However, the truck is loaded(except for a few things), the NBA finals start in 5 minutes or so, and life is good. There’s a great line in Star Trek Generations(my nerd status is now confirmed) where Captain Kirk tells Captain Picard to never give up being a captain of a starship because, “While you’re there you can make a difference.” I’ve been thinking about that a lot the last few days as I’ve had lots of time to myself. Do I make a difference? Have I made a difference? Will I make a difference? Why do I want to make a difference? What difference does it make? I try to learn from my mistakes, but I also see the mistakes of others and try to learn lessons from them as well. One lesson that I’m trying to apply more effectively is this-nothing I do in ministry will make a difference if through the hours of investing my life into others I am not being shaped and formed by God and for God. I think ministry can become second nature and what we “do” rather than who we “are.” There have been many people through the ages who had great “ministries” while their personal lives were falling apart. Captain Kirk eventually sacrifices his life to make a difference and save a planet. His dying words and thoughts were,”Did we make a difference?” I know I won’t if God isn’t making a difference in me every single day.
You have indeed made a difference in Tricia’s life. You have guided her spiritual walk and helped her to grow.
You have also made a difference in my life. I have watch over the past 10 months how you have interacted with the kids and I’ve learned how to be a better friend to them while still being a leader.
I hope I am present when you hear the words “Well done good and faithful servant” so I can cheer you on into the kingdom of heaven.
you certainly made a difference in my life
i forgot to change the name, ok so i wrote that me being tricia. the one before this one