I Have Been Remiss

When we first started blogging, I was among the most enthusiastic for the task. I love to write. I love to think. I loved putting the two together. But as time went on, I sensed no one was listening. Granted I had nothing to base that on, but it cut into my drive to keep my blog up to date. Yes, I had some personal trials too, but really, that was no excuse to stop writing.


Recent church changes have challenged this perception. If I have a voice, and I do, does it really matter whether or not one person listens or 50? I think I let something get in the way of sharing my thoughts and encouragement to the women of Faith Church. Pride, perhaps?


God calls us to serve and honor Him regardless of the reaction of the people around us. I should have been writing for Him no matter who I felt was paying attention. If I had words of inspiration then I should have been sharing them. Same with the good works He has prepared for me (Ephesians 2:10). The only important response is His.


And just maybe I began to take a few things for granted. I loved my staff job working with Women's Ministry. I never dreamed it would go away. But life changes. The bottom line creeps into the business affairs of both the secular and the spiritual.


And so after five and half years of serving as Women's Ministry Coordinator, I bid you a sad farewell. Will there still be a thriving Women's Ministry? Absolutely! Extra communication efforts will need to take place now that we are missing a regular connection to staff meetings and the vision of the church.


My job would have looked completely different without the support of the Ministry Team. They filled in the gaps where I had neither talent nor inclination. Now, they will have an even greater role serving the women at Faith. Please support them in any way you can.


I serve a great God. My call to listen well and encourage continues, whether that is directed to one woman or to 50. Thanks for the privilege of serving you. 


Peace out, 
Carol