Business or Busyness

I have reflected back on the past couple of weeks. I have lost a friend and church member, and have ministered to that family. I've been busy with wedding plans and arrangements as well. The paradox of grief and joy being able to encompass our thoughts and hearts is at times a cundundrum that face us. Pastors are always asked to answer questions and riddles of life that seem unanswerable. These are times that press our faith to move ever deeper in commitment to God and His eternal purpose and will. We are not asked to understand or know, but we are called to trust Him. The wedding was beautiful, and my daughter radiant. We worshipped together at the altar of God. I took special joy in watching both Andy and Mandy worship Him. I enjoyed watching my wife sing, and then looking over to Andy's parents and seeing them rejoice and sing praise to God. How awesome is that! I continue to pray for Andy and Mandy as they seek out the will of God on that grand adventure we call life with all its turns and surprises.