Clay in the Hands

Yesterday, I saw an interesting and somewhat comical sight.  As I was traveling down the highway, I passed a tow truck – – – that was being towed by a tow truck.  Had I not been driving down the highway at the time, I would have done my best to get a picture because I found it humorous.

But it got me to thinking.  I wonder how often that happens?  And, what kind of truck does it take to tow a tow truck?

The reality is that tow trucks evidently break down too.

As I drove back to the office, my mind wandered to the similarity of that sight with ministry.  Who does a minister turn to when he or she needs a minister?  There are actually a couple of options when a minister needs a minister, but I bring up the subject for only one reason – and its not a shameless plea for recognition.

Many of you who read my ramblings do not attend my church and so the reason I bring it up is that this is Minister Appreciation Week.  For those of you who appreciate your ministers, I encourage you to think about all that they do for you and your community.  Find a way this week to say thanks – and the best way to do that is to commit to pray for them regularly.

For those of you who attend church where I serve, please know that I feel very appreciated and am happy to serve along side each of you so please don’t take this post as a cry for sympathy or recognition.

The truth is, ministers do what they do because they feel passionate about serving God and others vocationally – but having your support goes a long way!

Have a blessed weekend and tell your minister you appreciate them.