Comments on: Leaders Don’t Give Up When Leading Gets Difficult

By: ronedmondson

ronedmondson — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:49:03 +0000

I had some of this when I surrendered to vocational ministry, but really only from a few people. I spent so long in the business world first, that some thought I should stay where I was and support the Kingdom financially. It's scary stepping out by faith. I'm praying for you!

By: Seeking

Seeking — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:01:56 +0000

It seems that at times, I am very anxious to do the work of the ministry. I've been called to the ministry for several years now and I faultered and got back up, faultered and got back up again. At this point in my life, I really can see the "hand of God" leading me in full-time ministry. It's hard when you don't seem to have that enthusiastic encouragement from others in ministry. They seem to be discouraging you from pressing on in what you know God has called you to do. Perhaps it's just their concern because they know what lies ahead. Days are difficult. How I will make money to support myself is a concern but not as much of one as it is for me to teach the gospel. I may be looking at things through rose colored glasses, but I believe that God will provide.

By: Pray and Work: Encouragement During Difficult Days of Ministry @ Ron Edmondson

Pray and Work: Encouragement During Difficult Days of Ministry @ Ron Edmondson — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:42:55 +0000

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By: Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:38:47 +0000

Sounds like you are in the wait position. Praying for you

By: michele

michele — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:32:59 +0000

very timely for me, standing on the cliff of giving up. being bombarded on all fronts and ready to give in. done all i know to do spiritually, physically and emotionally. what's next?

By: ronedmondson

ronedmondson — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:37:50 +0000

Good point James. Thanks for sharing.

By: James Castellano

James Castellano — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:44:04 +0000

If being an effective leader was easy, it wouldn't mean much to be one. It is easier to give in to the pressures when we are not sure of our God-given purpose. Once we are blessed with our purpose we can stand up to any challenge and stay strong. Great Post!

By: Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:23:01 +0000

Thanks for the mention

By: Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:22:19 +0000

Good point. The hardest things are many times the beat things

By: Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:21:13 +0000

Thanks Karen. You’ve been a great encourager to my ministry