A little while back I was rebuked by my daughter and she was spot on. This happens a little more than I would like to admit. It was a very rough day where I did not get done what I felt that I needed to because of being “distracted” by an onslaught of other people’s trials and tribulations. With the uncertainty of the weather, impending storms, and an overabundance of projects I was done, just done with it all. I was overwhelmed and wanted to quit everything. She sat there quietly, pondering her words, then asked a simple question, “What did you do for the kingdom today?” I felt that it was very little and then she proceeded to list out all those I talked to, the ones I did things with and for, and pushed the issue even more. “Who’s lives were directly impacted for the Lord Jesus by me that day?” My response was that if I don’t get the projects taken care of we will be in big trouble and suffer great loss. After praying intentionally about what she said, her response reminded me that the people are the calling God has given me, what I do to provide is the means to be able to minister the way that I do, but where God guides He provides, so no matter the financial loss, it will be okay, because it is about souls not stuff. I regularly pray about what is written in *Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in. 10 So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).* I have been encouraged when I read, “If you plant honesty, you will reap trust. If you plant goodness, you will reap friends. If you plant humility, you will reap greatness. If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment. If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective. If you plant hard work, you will reap success. If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation. So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.” I liken to the words of C.T. Studd, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” I have come to understand that there is no greater purpose than to focus on the work of the kingdom not just today, but everyday, and my prayer is that God will be glorified in all that I do whether great or small, whether from the pulpit or the pit. Please pray for me, that my servant towel is bigger than my ego and that I emphasize the importance of humility and service over pride and self-importance. True and genuine ministry is used for the benefit of others, not self. Regardless of your position, title, or executive car parking space, washing people’s feet with your servant’s towel is what ministry is really all about. I believe that one of the biggest problems in the modern church is that many men behind the pulpit have forgotten that the path to greatness in leadership is one of self-sacrificial service that Jesus modelled throughout His ministry, and my goal is to be more like Jesus today. My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.* 

To any who are interested, please feel free to reach out to me with prayer requests, questions, encouragement, or for information on how to come alongside me with financial support for the ministry activities that God has entrusted to me at  pastord.blog@gmail.com or I do have a Zelle account associated with my phone number, 5202720387 last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.