A pleasant “double-date” surprise.

Being a minister can be or should I say IS very time consuming.   Sometimes the very momentum of ministry can make time seem like it whizzes by, leaving you no time to rest.  Calling those in distress, counseling people before they marry, putting out congregational fires, engaging bible studies for those seeking the truth, traveling to do gospel meetings and revivals, tending to the needs of your own family, sitting in leadership meetings and discussing the business of the church, performing weddings and funerals, preparing for lessons and bible classes, returning important emails and phone calls, and the list seems to go on and on.  If you get a chance for leisure it is an absolute treat, however, the momentum of ministry makes leisure seem impossible at times.  This is why I was so encouraged when a wonderful couple took it upon themselves to invite Carole and I to an exquisite dinner in a restaurant overlooking downtown Dallas.   I believe that the Lord placed it on the heart of some friends of ours and members of the Mountain View church to invite us tobreak from the momentum of ministry to slow down, eat and enjoy their company along with each others (Carole and I).   On last Friday, which was the last night of Mountain View’s vacation bible school, the Flemings decided that we would come with them to a beautiful dinner.  We laughed, we talked and we shared.   We discussed our families, futures and financial challenges.   The food was so pretty I didn’t know whether to justtake a picture of it or dig in.    All in all it was a wonderful experience that slowed down the momentumof ministry long enough to enjoy the simple pleasure of just having a conversation that was unrelated to work.   I’ve learned that it is no accident when God puts something on someone’s mind.  God’s timing is impeccable.   Thanks Anthony….. Thanks Tameka…. Thank you Lord.