tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post8221171785297049531..comments2024-02-05T01:25:47.747-06:00Comments on A Pencil in the Hand of God: A Living Sacrifice - The Choice is Ours and Ours AlonePatrinas Pencilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-492212993218618102012-06-13T01:12:34.024-05:002012-06-13T01:12:34.024-05:00This has been a good 'round table' discuss...This has been a good 'round table' discussion. I appreciate all of you who came to visit - and for your courage to speak your heart on this issue. <br /><br />I invite those who still have something to share about 'service unto the Lord', to pick up the pencil and share your thots. <br /><br />May He find us FAITHFUL - to the end!<br /><br />Blessings to you all<br />Patrina <&Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-62428914185753672952012-06-13T01:09:17.740-05:002012-06-13T01:09:17.740-05:00Lidia,
Yes, indeed, 'the laborers are few'...Lidia,<br /><br />Yes, indeed, 'the laborers are few'.. just as scripture tells us in Luke 10:2 and Mat 9:37. <br /><br />"He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Luke 10:2 NIV<br /><br />You make a good point. Jesus knew that few would walk the walk and talk the Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-49610467228256537622012-06-13T00:52:37.776-05:002012-06-13T00:52:37.776-05:00Sandra,
Thanks for visiting and picking up the p...Sandra, <br /><br />Thanks for visiting and picking up the pencil to share your thots on the matter. I liked your statement, "He alone knows our limits." TRUE. We may think we know our selves... but there is always more to enlighten us. We will never know our capabilities until we walk the walk with Him. <br /><br />Blessings to you.<br />patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-85006073043401705442012-06-13T00:48:49.638-05:002012-06-13T00:48:49.638-05:00JBR thanks for visiting and picking up the pencil....JBR thanks for visiting and picking up the pencil.<br /><br />Blessings<br />Patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-24008865864662180842012-06-10T23:44:14.179-05:002012-06-10T23:44:14.179-05:00This is a well written and well thought out post. ...This is a well written and well thought out post. I agree with what you have written and even the responses from your readers are worth reading. Ministry belongs to God alone, and we are privileged and honored when He invites us to join Him in what He is doing. Thus, I believe that many pastors who are underpaid still choose to go beyond the call of "duty" because they see the work in Crown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-51865896678402498092012-06-10T08:47:17.458-05:002012-06-10T08:47:17.458-05:00Hi Patrina -
Thank you!
You said bunches that is...Hi Patrina -<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />You said bunches that is meaningful here. Yes, it is so vitally necessary to seek our Lord for balance. He alone knows our limits.<br /><br />We are mandated by the Word of GOD to love, and to bear one another's burdens. May we remain mindful of the essential need to give....lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-23940272250498364382012-06-05T05:42:48.293-05:002012-06-05T05:42:48.293-05:00Wonderful post. All about trusting and stepping o...Wonderful post. All about trusting and stepping out. Thank you dear for sharing. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-6355447481126663622012-06-04T15:38:24.000-05:002012-06-04T15:38:24.000-05:00Sonja dear,
Thank you also for picking up the pen...Sonja dear, <br />Thank you also for picking up the pencil. You and I being from 'pastor's families'... have most definitely seen the EXTREMES. There is always two sides to any equation. We've experienced them both - more than we care to remember. <br /><br />I appreciated your response as tot he theme of the post and the comments here... BALANCE is the major KEY. You stated...<Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-4492373029540247302012-06-04T15:11:23.228-05:002012-06-04T15:11:23.228-05:00Jackie,
thank you for picking up the pencil to sh...Jackie, <br />thank you for picking up the pencil to share about your DIL. I hear you. Many people are saying the same thing - feeling the same thing. <br /><br />as Robin said earlier in her comment ...<br /><br />"Sheep need to mature, so they can beget more mature sheep, and let the leaders have times of refreshing!" <br /><br />I like this. We are a body - a flock - that works Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-52889382735364490872012-06-04T13:20:33.265-05:002012-06-04T13:20:33.265-05:00It is true that church staff are sometimes forced ...It is true that church staff are sometimes forced into a loop - where they become a revolving door of service. They could turn and turn and turn as long as they keep moving. But I believe the responsibility of stopping that door - and getting out of that revolving scenario - remains with us! The choice is always ours.<br /><br />I would encourage your son to take a step of faith and step out of Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-3649012504900580372012-06-04T13:19:53.387-05:002012-06-04T13:19:53.387-05:00Robin,
I appreciate you taking the time to read ...Robin, <br /><br />I appreciate you taking the time to read this long post, as well as picking up the pencil to share from your notebook of wisdom. <br /><br />Because it seems to be a consensus, according to these comments here and at Shanda's place, that balance is the KEY to healthy volunteering - inside or outside the church. BALANCE stems from knowing who you are - your gifts and your Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-68239821514449464872012-06-04T12:17:50.267-05:002012-06-04T12:17:50.267-05:00Robin, thanks for picking up the pencil. Since I a...Robin, thanks for picking up the pencil. Since I am in transition - my books are not all available to me. But I sure hope that I still have my dad's copy. It was old. And of course, it shared a space among the many books that spread across a whole wall - on his study's bookshelves. <br /><br />blessisngs,<br />patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-13144360106355744182012-06-04T12:13:11.215-05:002012-06-04T12:13:11.215-05:00greetings again Nikki :)always nice to see yougreetings again Nikki :)always nice to see youPatrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-19012447340314008572012-06-02T20:47:23.034-05:002012-06-02T20:47:23.034-05:00ah this was so good Patrina. So many valid and val...ah this was so good Patrina. So many valid and valuable points. One thing always strike me both in full time ministry and the ministry we are all called to, in or out of the church, and that is... balance. I've seen church people 'overuse' ministers so often, with expectations way beyond what anyone could do... and I've seen the other extreme, the church members and loving http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-38879328152882395492012-06-01T12:59:51.422-05:002012-06-01T12:59:51.422-05:00Wonderful post, Patrina! Amen! One note...my DIL...Wonderful post, Patrina! Amen! One note...my DIL has the most willing and beautiful servants heart and was hired on staff as part time...With disappointment, I've watched as pastors have taken advantage of her willingness to serve and are requiring her time as if she was hired full time plus pile on every other thing that is needed. Unfortunately, way too often, those with a willing and Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-1764670439129767092012-05-31T21:04:22.972-05:002012-05-31T21:04:22.972-05:00One more comment after further reading. My son has...One more comment after further reading. My son has been staff as a worship leader for over 10 years now. I've watched him spend countless hours doing WAY beyond his job, because of his heart for people. The problem is that so many churches are under staffed that the few they have who are willing get called on to do everything. It does bring imbalance and unnecessary burden. He is having Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343202403706716977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-88283742644537637272012-05-31T20:52:34.171-05:002012-05-31T20:52:34.171-05:00Blessing and increase to you Patrina. I do apprec...Blessing and increase to you Patrina. I do appreciate your visit and hope you've found your book from E.M. Bounds, on prayer. What a gem!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343202403706716977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-10254844298250728212012-05-25T06:57:51.043-05:002012-05-25T06:57:51.043-05:00popped back to wish you a happy Friday. Hope it...popped back to wish you a happy Friday. Hope it's full of SonshineNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-39339121099984271112012-05-24T17:15:45.594-05:002012-05-24T17:15:45.594-05:00Sherry,
After re-reading my comment to you, I deci...Sherry,<br />After re-reading my comment to you, I decided to clarify one word :) <br /><br />I said, "He chooses where He thinks we are best suited to serve."<br /><br />I am rightfully correcting that word 'THINKS'... to read 'KNOWS'. <br /><br />He KNOWS where our gifts are needed. He KNOWS exactly what we will gain if we allow Him to plant us where He needs us to Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-59917905179930619312012-05-24T13:07:15.039-05:002012-05-24T13:07:15.039-05:00Sherry, I have missed your writing. I keep checkin...Sherry, I have missed your writing. I keep checking - hoping you have a new word for me :) When you post or comment here, I know more how to pray for you. I now know to pray for your transition from one church to the other as well as the new home and neighborhood etc. <br /><br />He is in control when we let Him. I know your heart will be in whatever He chooses for your to do. I think that is thePatrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-34127686033928663662012-05-24T12:53:35.741-05:002012-05-24T12:53:35.741-05:00Thank you TRUTH SHARER - glad you approve :) as I ...Thank you TRUTH SHARER - glad you approve :) as I said in my reply to rcubes, it was a very hard post to write. <br /><br />Nice to see you too. Yes yes yes. the Lord is amazing and faithful - full of compassion and mercy. Yes indeed. <br /><br />Would love to catch up. I feel the JOY exuding from you. Keep shining for HIM. <br /><br />love to you<br />Patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-7924562937136742692012-05-24T12:50:03.393-05:002012-05-24T12:50:03.393-05:00You got it, rcubes, exactly what you said here. I ...You got it, rcubes, exactly what you said here. I love the last part ..."that kind of love IS NOT from Him." <br /><br />"If we are forced to love Him, or serve Him, then, that is not love. And that kind of love is not from Him."<br /><br />I also loved this part..."Our best worship is "working to become holy"."<br /><br />thank you rcubes for visiting and Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-19050369153936204272012-05-23T23:18:40.187-05:002012-05-23T23:18:40.187-05:00What a nurturing post.....as we are still changing...What a nurturing post.....as we are still changing and trying to get moved to our next spot, including a new church, along with our first church....we have been thinking on these things....so needed to hear this. It clears a few thoughts I have had for our next spot in life. The hard thing right now is getting unplugged from this old spot where our heart is no longer. It feels like we are being Say It In Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979823708745909691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-82260730542996537552012-05-23T21:58:18.359-05:002012-05-23T21:58:18.359-05:00I loved this post - every last word of it! So much...I loved this post - every last word of it! So much to share with you when we can catch up! God is amazing and faithful - full of compassion and mercy!<br /><br />Living in His fulness of JOY,<br />StephanieTRUTH SHARERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069583768409534620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-636765927986926253.post-77306652051261658132012-05-21T09:55:06.790-05:002012-05-21T09:55:06.790-05:00Everything is "balanced" when it comes t...Everything is "balanced" when it comes to the Lord. There is no confusion but that is...if our hearts are truly in tuned with His. That's one thing I'm grateful for is that the Lord being fair, never forces us but allowed us to have that freedom to choose. If we are forced to love Him, or serve Him, then, that is not love. And that kind of love is not from Him.<br /><br />I rcubeshttp://offthebeatentrek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com