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    God's Grace for Pastors
    God's Grace for Pastors
    God's Grace for Pastors
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    God's Grace for Pastors

    By B&H Editorial Staff

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    If God’s grace could talk . . .

    Actually, it already has. And is. And does.
    And here’s what it sounds like.
    It sounds like hope for days when life feels absolutely overwhelming. It sounds like promise that speaks into every relationship, no matter how desperately in need or how dear to your heart. It sounds like sufficiency in all those places where none of us is ever good enough. It sounds like confidence that would make no sense at all except the full weight of God is steadfastly behind it.
    If God’s grace could talk, it would sound exactly like what this book says in every Scripture on every page. And it wouldn’t sound nearly as old as it actually is, because it’s new every morning and within instant reach at every moment.
    It would sound like God, talking directly to you. Because He is. And does.
    And always does it with grace.
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBH Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 1, 2018
    ISBN9781535917568
    God's Grace for Pastors

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      God's Grace for Pastors - B&H Editorial Staff

      Copyright © 2018 by B&H Publishing Group

      All Rights Reserved

      Printed in the United States of America

      978-1-5359-1757-5

      Published by B&H Publishing Group

      Nashville, Tennessee

      Dewey Decimal Classification: 234.1

      Subject Heading: GRACE (THEOLOGY) / HOPE / SELF-CONFIDENCE

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • 22 21 20 19 18

      Introduction

      Life tends to maneuver us into categories, into penciled-in bubbles on the random identification form. Some of them we like; some we don’t. Some we actively seek out and continue to pursue; some are sitting there waiting for us and won’t turn us loose.

      But one thing we all know: deep inside these simple boxes and check marks reside entire worlds crawling with complication, challenge, and difficulty. Even if easy to get into, they are rarely so easy to faithfully, successfully, and steadily keep going through.

      As a pastor, for instance, you may often feel inadequate to the tasks placed on you or ahead of you. Your days are likely full of activity yet can still feel unfinished. You can never please everyone, and instead it feels some days like you’re failing everyone. You try maximizing the jobs your particular boxes entail, yet they maddeningly resist being colored all the way to the edges.

      The reason this book exists is because God’s grace never met a check box it couldn’t fill with hope, peace, direction, and perspective—with motivation, counsel, freedom, and opportunity. This book is here, and is now yours, because the Bible not only speaks timelessly to everyone but specifically to you . . . with grace. God’s grace. Sufficient to every place. Even to the places you’re living this very moment.

      Anger

      It is important not to let anger gain a foothold when frustrations arise, but instead, give up rage and promote peace in the church.

      Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

      do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.

      Psalm 37:8

      A patient person shows great understanding,

      but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

      Proverbs 14:29

      A gentle answer turns away anger,

      but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

      Proverbs 15:1

      But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister, will be subject to the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to hellfire.

      Matthew 5:22

      Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the devil an opportunity.

      Ephesians 4:26–27

      Father, guard my words and my actions when I am angry. Keep unity and peace at the front of my mind and do not let the devil gain a foothold.

      Anxiety

      God promises to meet the needs of His children and give them peace. He has not given them a spirit of fear, but one of power.

      Therefore I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? Consider the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they? Can any of you add one moment to his life-span by worrying?

      Matthew 6:25–27

      Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.

      John 14:27

      Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

      Philippians 4:6–7

      For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

      2 Timothy 1:7

      Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.

      1 Peter 5:6–7

      Lord God, let me remember that You alone are my provision and my peace. I cast my cares on You and trust that You will meet my needs.

      Authority

      God has appointed authorities on this earth. He requires that His people submit to the governing authorities and ultimately, to His own authority.

      Then he said to them, "Give, then, to Caesar

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