I hit another wall today.
I can't tell you how many times I've felt unsupported by churches.
I get so discouraged when I think about my future in missions and ministry. Why are people so afraid of money issues in the church? Is bringing up the fact you need money a disgrace to God? Even Paul asked for money. It's humbling enough in itself to ask people to support you. Then I'm told that I shouldn't be asking for money, because it's not an appropriate venue. If my church body is not an appropriate venue, what is? Is it because I'm young and less experienced? Is it because I'm not a full-time missionary, so I'm not allowed to ask for money for missions work? Maybe these are valid reasons, but I believe one's heart and intentions in the matter should be taken into consideration.Why is it that people are afraid of money issues?! The body of Christ should want to know our problems, so that they can help support us in prayer.
Just when I felt I had found a place I could trust and was comfortable with and could see myself with for awhile, I am hit with a hard reality check.
I want to do missions. God wants me to do missions. Why doesn't the church?
I can't tell you how many times I've felt unsupported by churches.
I get so discouraged when I think about my future in missions and ministry. Why are people so afraid of money issues in the church? Is bringing up the fact you need money a disgrace to God? Even Paul asked for money. It's humbling enough in itself to ask people to support you. Then I'm told that I shouldn't be asking for money, because it's not an appropriate venue. If my church body is not an appropriate venue, what is? Is it because I'm young and less experienced? Is it because I'm not a full-time missionary, so I'm not allowed to ask for money for missions work? Maybe these are valid reasons, but I believe one's heart and intentions in the matter should be taken into consideration.Why is it that people are afraid of money issues?! The body of Christ should want to know our problems, so that they can help support us in prayer.
Just when I felt I had found a place I could trust and was comfortable with and could see myself with for awhile, I am hit with a hard reality check.
I want to do missions. God wants me to do missions. Why doesn't the church?
Some want to know others needs. Just keep putting it forth. Keep on. Maybe that is why Jesus said He would make us fishers of men. Fishers. We don't always get a fish when we go fishing. But we keep fishing! And sometimes we get a fish.
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