A Little more

WARNING: very personal

If you have read this far. Indulge me one more note. I think at this point, nearly ten years later I can reveal to those who won’t know, that when Kirk was appointed President I was the other candidate. It was a deep cut when I was not selected. Not because of Kirk, in fact, I was one of the people who turned his name as a candidate in to the board but because I wanted that role, probably too much and, perhaps, for some of the wrong reasons. Looking back, man it hurt, but I believe the Board made the right prayerful decision. The school is in great shape and I have been more blessed than I deserve in my role with Spring Meadows and now TJI. Now, I reveal this for two reasons: One, there were candidates this time who did not get the role. I love those guys so much. They are NOT less. They would have done great but, ultimately, we could only select one to be president. And they already excel and will continue to. I know what they may be feeling. Two, EVERY preacher at some point is probably overlooked for a role, an opportunity, a slot. My counsel from experience would be, learn from it, pray that your heart will not sink into bitterness, live with joy in the midst of it, keep serving where you are and be thankful for what you have, be stingy with your words, don’t burn bridges, and remember, that you prayed and wanted God’s Will. Trust you got it. And that where you are are and what you experience is leading you to your next assignment in being His!