A Time for Everything
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven—Ecc 3:1
This scripture is one of the most memorable things that my dad ever shared with me. It really brought me a ton of peace in the process of my life with the Lord.
When we begin to understand that we are on the road of God’s redemptive process, working out our salvation, it really begins to change our perspective. If there is a time and season for all things, then we must embrace our circumstance and trust the Father in the process!
I have spent the last year and a half writing these Weekly Word articles, and it has been an incredible season! One that has taught me so many lessons and brought a true richness to my life. It has taught me so much about something I believe I was created to do: write.
As many of you know, I have been working on writing a book for the last year. Man, I’ll tell you what, it’s quite an undertaking to write a book. Wow! They tell me that the first one is tough, but the second one comes easy. I sure hope so, because the first one being tough is a huge understatement.
The time, focus, research, mental, physical, and spiritual exhaustion are unbelievable. But what a wild ride! I love it. It is part of what I was created for. I tell a story in my book about me writing a book when I was in kindergarten. Hey, not everyone is that talented, and I should be counting this as the second book, right? 😂
While I look forward to writing the Weekly Word article every week, I am now at a season change. The weekly article, among a few other things, is robbing my focus from the book. I know most folks think a pastor has nothing but time on their hands, but you cannot imagine the investment of time and life that are required to pastor a church! AT has often told me, “The ministry is easy, unless you’re doing it.” Although I wouldn’t change a thing, and I am living and loving what I am living, a truer statement has never been uttered!
All that being said, I have decided to take a break from the Weekly Word article to give the book my undivided ‘writing’ attention. I plan to write at least one article a month for you guys. And, at some point, I will resume my weekly writing.
As we move forward with the monthly articles, I will be rebranding the post and page as “The Kingdom Factor,” after the name of my soon-to-be book. I can’t wait to share the incredible gift the Father has given me to write for the church. It is the most exciting season of my life. This truly is the great adventure!
So, I’m not going anywhere. I’m just shifting focus for now. I appreciate all of you so much! Be watching your inbox for the next edition of the rebranded weekly word: “The Kingdom Factor.” Until the next edition, adios.
In the passionate pursuit of His Kingdom,
Pastor Jason
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Sounds great. Looking forward to the book. Seasons do change. Months prior to E.C.C.C closing its doors, the Lord started speaking to me about the fear of God. I am all consumed with the fear and reverence of God during this season. I believe His word and in that word He says “He will teach it to me”. In this season I want that more than anything I can ask for. He gives us the desires of our hearts, go get yours Jason, I’m getting mine. Be blessed, everything you put your hand to shall prosper. In Jesus Name.
Thanks, Rich! Love you guys and I speak the same to you and Miss Judy! Blessings, buddy.