Today is my 39th birthday. Over a year ago I sensed God calling me to become a senior pastor. Since then I’ve been actively pursuing senior pastor positions. Last year I wrote a post announcing to my readers that I was seeking a senior pastor position, and that’s still true today. I’ve come close with nine churches this year. I’ve turned some churches down and I’ve been turned down by others. 2010 has been an interesting ride to say the least.
Through the emotional highs and lows of 2010 I’ve learned a lot about myself and about my God.
About myself I’ve learned:
- That no matter how humble I think I am, I still need humbling.
- That I complain too much to my Heavenly Father.
- That I have deeper reserves of faith than I thought.
- That I don’t deserve even the tiniest of God’s graces.
About my God I’ve learned:
- That He can be trusted regardless.
- That His ways truly are mysterious.
- That His decisions are always right.
- That He is more interested in molding my character than giving me what I want.
- That He is far better to me than I deserve.
So for this year’s birthday I humbly ask two things from all of my readers: first, please pray that I will continue to trust God completely. Second, please share my resume with churches who are looking for a new lead/senior pastor. I’m still looking for the right church and hope that I’m near the end of that journey.
Hey Alan,
I have been following your work for some time, I will be praying for your guidance in the weeks ahead. I know God will find a great place for you. Good Luck Brother!
Alan,
I have been following your posts for a while now. Praying for you man. God has the perfect place for you. One thing I have read is that you have wanted to be a Senior Pastor. What we want and God wants for us might be two different things. My prayer is that He opens that door for you in the perfect place. You are a very knowledgeable and passionate man of God so I see the place coming real soon. Keep up the Great work, speak this new place into existence, follow your heart and I know 2011 will be a year you will never forget. I loom forward to learning more from you. Oh yeah, one more thing…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Your brother in Christ,
Colin Bryant
Happy Birthday! I’ve been blessed by your wisdom & friendship. I’m be praying you see Ephesians 3:20-21 be a reality for you this year. He really is able to do incredibly more than you could ask or imagine! Praying for continued trust in him and the right doors to be opened.
Happy Birthday bro! I’m right behind you in reaching my 1st 39th birthday 🙂
I continue to pray for God’s will & place to be revealed for you & the Danielson’s. 2010 seemed to fly by…hopefully so that in 2011 we can see more of Christ, the hope of glory!
Love you bro!
Chris