Look at God! His is so kind to me. Wow! I had nothing to do with this! He is kind to me! Wow!
Dear Close Friends and Prayer Partners,
For the past twenty years , God has been good, generous, and kind to me but professional I have “felt” like a failure in many ways. I have always considered my “professional and personal life” mediocre at best, though I have worked hard to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to teenagers and adults across the world.
Then this weekend. God opened a big door (without my help) to speak as a guest teacher at a large church. I was recommended by one of my mentors. In the interest of full disclosure, I was so scared of failure I almost declined this ministry opportunity because of my ego and pride. Many times the “fear of failure” in my life has been fueled by my ego and my desire to preserve my comfort zone.
Silent Night (Randhurst) from The Bridge on Vimeo.
Never in my adult life have I ever been asked to teach the Bible during three services at a vibrant (multi-campus) and growing, warm, friendly church with a weekly attendance of over 1000 people. God was kind to me and used me in an amazing way ( got a job offer on the spot😀👍🏿👍🏿). Many kind words of encouragement were spoken over my life after each service. It ignited in me a deeper passion to study the Word of God with intensity, preach with clarity and a recommitment to christian service using all the gifts and talents that God has given me.
Thank you Lord for giving me the opportunity to serve you in Chicago. Wow, I am humbled and honored. I want to stand on the sears tower and shout, “I can’t believe this is happening to me!”
My experience this past weekend was a delight to my soul, as well as an affirmation from God concerning the gift of public speaking He has given me, and the passion and call to pulpit ministry. James Owolabi.
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