Thankful

Thankful

I’m attending an annual retreat this week with a group of pastors. I blogged about this a couple of years ago. I think every pastor should consider starting or joining such a group. I find it much more helpful than a big conference — and that’s not a slam against the big conferences.

Study Retreat for Pastors — photo compliments of Chris Brauns
Study Retreat for Pastors — photo compliments of Chris Brauns

I was struck by something that one of the pastors prayed yesterday. He thanked God for the retreat. and then mentioned that there are many in the world who would kill to be part of something like this. It’s true, and I don’t think about this enough.

It’s easy to overlook how blessed we are, and it’s tragic. To have the time, to have the money, to have access to scholars, to have over 4,400 resources in my Logos library, to enjoy the company of pastor friends, to have the privilege of being in vocational ministry are all incredible privileges I am prone to overlook. God forbid me from taking them for granted or developing an attitude of entitlement.

We’ve received much. What will we do with what we’ve been given?

Thankful
Darryl Dash

Darryl Dash

I'm a grateful husband, father, oupa, and pastor of Grace Fellowship Church Don Mills. I love learning, writing, and encouraging. I'm on a lifelong quest to become a humble, gracious old man.
Toronto, Canada